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Thermal Expansion of Solids, Liquids and Gases
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Question 1 · 1 mark · Difficulty 1/3

Which of the following correctly explains why solids expand when heated?

  1. A. The atoms in the solid gain mass and take up more space
  2. B. The atoms vibrate more vigorously and push each other further apart
  3. C. The atoms melt slightly and flow into a larger volume
  4. D. The atoms multiply in number causing the solid to grow
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✓ Answer: B — B. The atoms vibrate more vigorously and push each other further apart
When a solid is heated, its atoms gain kinetic energy and vibrate with greater amplitude, increasing the average distance between atoms. This increase in interatomic spacing causes the overall dimensions of the solid to increase. Atoms do not gain mass, multiply, or melt during normal thermal expansion.
Question 2 · 1 mark · Difficulty 1/3

A steel railway track is laid in sections. Small gaps are deliberately left between sections. What is the primary purpose of these gaps?

  1. A. To allow rainwater to drain away from the track surface
  2. B. To reduce the overall cost of materials used in construction
  3. C. To allow the steel to expand in hot weather without buckling
  4. D. To make the track easier to replace when worn out
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✓ Answer: C — C. To allow the steel to expand in hot weather without buckling
Steel, like all solids, expands when its temperature rises. If gaps were not provided between track sections, the expanding steel would exert enormous compressive forces on adjacent sections, causing the track to buckle and potentially derail trains. The gaps provide space for this thermal expansion to occur safely.
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