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2.2.1 Thermal expansion of solids, liquids and gases

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Question 27

A metal sleeve is to be fitted tightly over a cylindrical metal shaft. The internal diameter of the sleeve is marginally smaller than the external diameter of the shaft at room temperature.

Which action would make it easier to fit the metal sleeve over the shaft?

A

cooling the metal sleeve

B

heating the metal sleeve

C

heating the shaft and cooling the sleeve

D

heating the shaft but keeping the sleeve at room temperature

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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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