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2.2.1 Thermal expansion of solids, liquids and gases

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Question 57

A circular hole is drilled in a flat rectangular metal plate.

What happens to the overall length of the plate and to the diameter of the hole when the plate is uniformly heated?

A

The length decreases and the diameter decreases.

B

The length decreases and the diameter increases.

C

The length increases and the diameter decreases.

D

The length increases and the diameter increases.

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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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