Thermal Expansion Examples
Author:Tamil Nadu Board
6th Tamil Nadu Board
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Thermal Expansion Examples: Overview
This topic discusses different examples and illustrations related to thermal expansion. It explains the reason why glass tumbler cracks when hot liquid is poured in it and electric wires expand and sag during winter and summer.
Important Questions on Thermal Expansion Examples
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Explain thermal expansion with suitable examples.
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Give reasons for the following.
The electric wires which sag in summer become straight in winter.EASY
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Give reasons for the following:
Gaps are left in between two joints of a concrete bridge.
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Give reasons for the following:
Gaps are left in between rails while laying a railway track.
