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Why iron rims are heated red hot before being put on the cart wheels?

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Answered by vkthalapathi
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The iron ring to be put on the rim of a cart wheel is always of slightly smaller diameter than that of the wheel. When the iron ring is heated to become red hot, it expands and slips on to the wheel easily. When it is cooled, it contracts and grips the wheel firmly.

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