What Happens to the Surface Area of Exposed Rock If

question 5

Multiple Choice

What happens to the surface area of exposed rock if a rock is fractured?

• A) there are more pieces, but the surface area does not change
• B) the surface area does not change because the volume does not change
• C) the surface area increases as the rock is fractured
• D) the surface area decreases as the rock is fractured

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