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TARGET PUBLICATION-MEASUREMENT AND EFFECTS OF HEAT -EXERCISE
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  4. Give reasons : Explain why rails have gaps at specific distances .

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  7. Distinguish between : Linear expansion and volumetric expansion

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  8. Distinguish between : Areal expansion and volumetric expansion

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  9. Distinguish between : Volumetric expansion of liquids and volumetric...

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