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Why does a solid weigh less when frozen?

Updated: 8/19/2019
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For an object that is already a solid the change in its temperature does not affect its weight by any noticeable amount. The only change would result from the volume decrease as the object contracts when cooled. By occupying less space, it would displace less air and that would decrease the buoyancy of the object. That, though, would cause the object to weigh (slightly) more.

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