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MCQ 11 Mark
A bimetallic strip is used in :
  • A
    pressure cooker
  • automatic fire alarm
  • C
    ceiling fan
  • D
    flash light
Answer
Correct option: B.
automatic fire alarm
B
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MCQ 21 Mark
Small gaps are left between railway lines because :
  • A
    we cannot have rails of very long length
  • it allows for expansion of rails during summer
  • C
    it allows for contraction of rails during summer
  • D
    both (b) and ( C)
Answer
Correct option: B.
it allows for expansion of rails during summer
B
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MCQ 31 Mark
A bimetallic strip of brass and iron is straight at room temperature. When this bimetallic strip is heated it bands, such that:
  • A
    iron takes the outer surface of bend
  • brass takes the outer surface of bend
  • C
    the bimetallic strip does not bend
  • D
    none of these
Answer
Correct option: B.
brass takes the outer surface of bend
B
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MCQ 41 Mark
A thick glass tumble cracks when boiling hot water is poured into it because :
  • A
    glass is a bad conductor of heat
  • inner surface of glass expands more than outer surface
  • C
    outer surface of glass expands more than inner surface
  • D
    both (a) and (b)
Answer
Correct option: B.
inner surface of glass expands more than outer surface
B
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MCQ - PHYSICS STD 8 Questions - Vidyadip