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You would have noticed some space being left on railway tracks. Why? -

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You would have noticed some space being left on railway tracks. Why?

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  1. It is because railway tracks which are made up of iron (metal) expand during summer.
  2. When there is a gap, there will not be any damage to the track due to the expansion of the metal rod.
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