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is this correct statement

heat expands a metal but cold contracts it

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Yes, the statement is true.

Metal expand on heating and this is known as thermal expansion.
A space is introduced between metal joints on the road bridges and two adjacent railway tracks to allow for thermal expansion and contraction.

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