Read the given statements and mark the correct option
Statement 1: While fixing a metal rim on a wooden wheel of a cart, the size of the metal rim is kept slightly smaller than that of the wooden wheel.
Statement 2: On heating, the rim expands and fits onto the wheel.

Options

A. Both statements 1 and 2 are true and statement 2 is the correct explanation of statement 1.
B. Both statements 1 and 2 are true but statement 2 is not the correct explanation of statement 1.
C. Statement 1 is true and statement 2 is false.
D. Both statements 1 and 2 are false.

Answer

A

Explanation

While fixing the metal rim, the metal rim is always made slightly smaller than the wooden wheel. The metal rim is heated, it expands and can be fixed into the wooden wheel. On cooling, it contracts and fits tightly onto the wheel.