Yes, it a physical change.
The boulder's size and shape change as it breaks down into smaller particles. The process of erosion gradually wears away the boulder's surface, breaking it apart into sand grains. This transformation involves physical and chemical weathering, which ultimately results in the boulder being transformed into sand.
Breaking glass is a physical change, as it does not change the chemical composition of the material.
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This is a physical change.
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Breaking off a branch of a tree is a physical change.
Since in breaking down there is no chemical change it's a physical change
Breaking a brick is a physical change because it does not alter the chemical composition of the brick. The bricks remain chemically the same even after breaking into smaller pieces.
Breaking, grinding, cracking are all examples of a physical change. The nature of the substance has not changed, just the size of the pieces has changed.
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Breaking of stone is a physical or chemical change? Explain.