Properties Of Solids And Liquids Question 492
Question: A cylindrical metal rod of length L0 is shaped into a ring with a small gap as shown. On heating the system
Options:
A) x decreases, r and d increase
B) x and r increase, d decreases
C) x, r and d all increase
D) Data insufficient to arrive at a conclusion
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Answer:
Correct Answer: C
Solution:
On heating the system; x, r, d all increases, since the expansion of isotropic solids is similar to true photographic enlargement.
