Why does paper shrink when it is soaked in water?

Subject: Why does paper shrink when it is soaked in water?

Date: Thu Mar 16 04:56:18 2000
Posted by Harpreet Singh
Grade level: 10-12 School: Stantonbury Campus
City: Milton Keynes State/Province: No state entered. Country: UK
Area of science: Physics
ID: 953204178.Ph

Message:

I am completing an 'A' level physics practical investigation - looking at the factors that affect paper shrinkage (with water). I could not find ANY relevant information from libraries.

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