Physics 0625 · IGCSE · Transfer of thermal energy

Transfer of thermal energy — practice question

A rod has one half made from glass and the other half made from copper. Four pins A, B, C and D are held on the rod using wax. The rod is heated at its centre, as illustrated. The pins drop away once the wax melts. Which pin drops away first?

  • AA
  • BB
  • CC
  • DD

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