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  • Solids That Contract When Cooling: Iron, Copper & Ice
    Here are 3 solids that contract on cooling, which is the typical behavior of most solids:

    1. Iron: A common metal that shrinks as it cools.

    2. Copper: Another common metal, used in wiring and pipes, that contracts on cooling.

    3. Ice: While water expands when it freezes (which is why it floats), solid ice itself contracts as its temperature drops further.

    Important Note: There are a few exceptions to this rule. Water is the most well-known example, but some alloys and certain crystalline materials can exhibit anomalous expansion behavior under specific temperature ranges.

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