Conceptual Physics (12th Edition) Clone

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Chapter 15 - Think and Explain - Page 299-300: 91

Answer

The volume will increase.

Work Step by Step

Water occupies the smallest volume at $4^{\circ}C$. If it starts at that temperature, then cools to $3^{\circ}C$, then to $1^{\circ}C$, the volume increases the whole time. This is discussed on pages 293-295 and shown in Figures 15.20-15.21.
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