Three paper clips A, B, C are fixed to a metal rod using wax. One side of the rod is being heated as shown in figure. Which of the clip will fall first?

Clip A

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Clip B

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Clip C

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All clips will fall down at the same time.

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Solution

The correct option is A Clip A

Here heat transfer is taking place by conduction. Heat will be conducted from the end where burner is located to the other end. So clip A will fall first, followed by B and then C.

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Three paper clips A, B, C are fixed to a metal rod using wax. One side of the rod is being heated as shown in figure. Which of the clip will fall first?

The correct option is A Clip A Here heat transfer is taking place by conduction. Heat will be conducted from the end where burner is located to the other end. So clip A will fall first, followed by B and then C.

The correct option is A Clip A

Here heat transfer is taking place by conduction. Heat will be conducted from the end where burner is located to the other end. So clip A will fall first, followed by B and then C.