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Heat and Temperature — Physics STD 12 Science — Question

Gujarat BoardEnglish MediumSTD 12 SciencePhysicsHeat and Temperature4 Marks
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If an automobile engine is overheated, it is cooled by putting water on it. It is advised that the water should be put slowly with engine running. Explain the reason.
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In a hot engine the hot parts are expanded because of heat, if cold water is poured suddenly then there will be uneven thermal contraction in the parts. This will result in a stress to develop between the various parts of the engine and may let the engine to crack down.

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