Answer:
The shrinking (or in your case "losing weight") in the carrot after soaking it in salt water is due to osmosis. Carrots are made of cells, and their cell walls act as semipermeable membranes. If the salt concentration in the cup is higher than inside the carrot cells, water moves out of the carrot into the cup. This leads to shrinkage of the carrot cells, which explains why the carrot strips get smaller in length and diameter.
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