Which of the following contracts most when the temperature is decreased? Equal volumes of

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Helium is a gas, and gases tend to contract the most with a decrease in temperature. This is due to the decrease in kinetic energy of the gas molecules, causing them to move slower and be closer together, resulting in a decrease in volume. Iron, wood, and water are all solids, which have less movement in their particles and are less affected by changes in temperature. Therefore, they do not contract as much as helium when the temperature is decreased.

Which of the Following Contracts Most When the Temperature Is