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2.2.1 Thermal expansion of solids, liquids and gases

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Question 14

Two metal pipes, one fitted tightly inside the other, cannot be separated. To slide them apart, a plumber pours hot water over the outer pipe and cold water inside the inner pipe. The pipes are then easily separated. Which physical property of the pipes accounts for this behavior?

A

thermal capacity

B

thermal conduction

C

thermal resistance

D

thermal expansion

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2.2.1 Thermal expansion of solids, liquids and gases Questions

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96 exam-style questions on CIE IGCSE Physics 2.2.1 Thermal expansion of solids, liquids and gases. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.

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