Question

Several nails were attached to a metallic rod, through its length by using by drops

of wax as adhesive. This rod was placed horizontally with one end subjected to

the flame of a burner, as depicted below.

Nails closer to point Y begin to fall. after a short while, nails closer to point X is also

begin to fall. What could be reason for the nails closer to the point X fall?

Answer 1

Answer:

After some time nails closer to point x falls because of transfer of heat