There is a circular hole in a metal plate, when the plate is heated, the radius of hole
A
Increases
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B
Decreases
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C
Unchanged
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D
Depends upon metal
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Solution
The correct option is A Increases Each dimension of the plate increases as if it has been magnified uniformly from all sides. Consequently, the radius of the hole also increases.