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Mechanical Properties of Fluids
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A steel tape is calibrated at 20°C. A piece of wood is being measured by steel tape at 10°C and reading is 30cm on the tape. State whether the real length of wood is more or less than 30cm.

Answer

On cooling, the steel tape contracts. Therefore, the real length of wood piece would be greater than 30cm. 

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