Will expansion increases potential energy?

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Heating water from 10 degrees Celsius increases its temperature, which can lead to a slight increase in potential energy due to gravity. This increase occurs as the water expands and its height in the container slightly rises. The potential energy change is minimal but is a result of the thermal expansion caused by heating. The discussion clarifies that while potential energy is affected, it is a minor factor compared to the overall temperature change. Understanding this relationship helps in grasping the concepts of energy changes in heated substances.
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imaginge this:first there is a 10 degree celsius water. When we heat it , then its temperature will increase . Will its potential energy changes before it change of state
 
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Define "potential energy" in this case. If you mean the potential energy due to gravity, then, yes, the very very slight increase in the height of the water (in the beaker, flask, whatever) will result in a tiny increase of potential energy. That will, of course, come from the heat causing the temperature change (and will, very slightly, reduce the temperature rise.)
 
yes i mean gravity thanks for solving my problem
 
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