When a Metal Plate with a Hole in It Is

question 138

Multiple Choice

When a metal plate with a hole in it is cooled, the size of the hole becomes

• A)smaller,
• B)larger,
• C)remains the same size,
• And when the plate is heated, the hole becomes
• D)smaller.
• E)larger.
• F)remains the same size.

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Convertible Securities

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