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Water is a very unique object in our galaxy. Water, when frozen actually expands and the molecules rotate in place. Water in the liquid state moves in ripples if disturbed. The force of the pressure from the object on the surface of water is the cause that makes the water move in that pattern. The disturbed H2O molecules move away from the area of pressure.

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