Physics 0625 · IGCSE · Thermal properties and temperature

Thermal properties and temperature — practice question

The diagram illustrates electricity cables being installed on a warm day. As shown, the cables hang between the supporting pylons. Why are the cables not pulled tighter so that they are higher above the ground?

  • AThey will contract on cold days.
  • BThey will contract on very warm days.
  • CThey will expand on cold days.
  • DThey will expand on very warm days.

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