In a railway track, two rails are joined end to end with a gap in between them because – (1) steel can be saved (2) accidents due to contraction in winter can be avoided (3) air-gaps are necessary for bearing the weight of running train (4) accidents due to expansion in summer can be avoided.

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(4) accidents due to expansion in summer can be avoided. Explanation: The volume of materials changes depending on current temperature. Usually heat makes them expand, and cold leads them to contract. There have to be gaps to avoid strain on the tracks. The same applies in many other fields of engineering, i.e. bridge building.

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Last Answer : D. Accidents due to expansion in summer can be avoided (Answer)

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Last Answer :  accidents due to expansion in summer can be avoided.

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Last Answer : avoid the tracks being distorted due to seasonal temperature variation

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Last Answer : ANSWER: C

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Last Answer : ANSWER: C

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Last Answer : (D) GV²/gR

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Description : 45 The function of conservator in a transformer is A. To protect against internal fault B. To reduce copper as well as core losses C. To cool the transformer oil D. To take care of the expansion and contraction of transformer oil due to variation of temperature of surroundings

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Description : Fish plates are used in railway tracks to A. fix rails to the sleepers B. fix sleepers to the ground C. Join two rails D. join two coaches

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Description : The air gap in an induction motor should be checked periodically with a feeler gage to detect ____________. A. rotor contact with the laminations B. changes in armature magnetic strength C. excessive bearing wear D. electrical damage to the rotor

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