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2.2.1 Thermal expansion of solids, liquids and gases

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Question 64

An industrial metal collar needs to be fitted tightly around a solid stone pillar. The inner diameter of the metal collar is initially slightly smaller than the outer diameter of the stone pillar.

Which action would make it easiest to fit the metal collar over the stone pillar?

A

cooling the metal collar

B

heating the metal collar

C

heating the stone pillar and cooling the metal collar

D

heating the stone pillar but not heating or cooling the metal collar

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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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