Physics 0625 · IGCSE · Transfer of thermal energy

Transfer of thermal energy — practice question

A rod consists of one half glass and one half copper. Four pins A, B, C and D are fixed to the rod with wax. The rod is heated at its midpoint, as illustrated. The pins drop away once the wax has melted. Which pin drops off first?

  • Apin A
  • Bpin B
  • Cpin C
  • Dpin D

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