A Particular Material Has a Specific Gravity of 1

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Multiple Choice

A particular material has a specific gravity of 1.04 at 20°C. As this material is heated from 20°C to 30°C, its volume increases faster than does the volume of water. Which of the following statements is true of the specific gravity of this material as it is heated to 30°C?

• A) Its specific gravity decreases.
• B) Its specific gravity increases.
• C) Its specific gravity remains the same.
• D) There is insufficient information to answer the question.

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