How is deflating a basketball an example of physical change?

Answer 1

There are two main types of changes: physical and chemical. The Basketball's composition did not change therefore leaving it to be a physical change.

Also, a visual observation can determine that the physical appearance of the basketball has changed by becoming flatter.

This change can also be reversed by increasing the volume of air the basketball contains.

The chemical properties of the basketball remain the same throughout the whole deflation. ex. the basketball is still a basketball

Answer 2

yes,

The basketball's composition did not change therefore leaving it to be a physical change.

Also, a visual observation can determine that the physical appearance of the basketball has changed by becoming flatter.

This change can also be reversed by increasing the volume of air the basketball contains.

The chemical properties of the basketball remain the same throughout the whole deflation. ex. the basketball is still a basketball

Answer 3

It is a physical change as no new substance has been formed. Physical change can be defined as it change in shape, size and colour no new substances are formed in it, energy evolved or absorbed is low and the atoms generally don't get rearrange.