Physics 0625 · IGCSE · Thermal properties and temperature

Thermal properties and temperature — practice question

An engine’s iron cylinder is to be inserted into a block of aluminium. The outside diameter $M$ of the iron cylinder is just a little greater than the diameter $N$ of the hole in the aluminium. Which action would be best to allow the cylinder to fit into the aluminium?

  • ACool the aluminium and cool the iron.
  • BCool the aluminium and heat the iron.
  • CHeat the aluminium and cool the iron.
  • DHeat the aluminium and heat the iron.

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