Physics
Explain the following:
Gaps are left between the successive rails on a railway track.
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Answer
In summer season due to rise in temperature, each rail expands in length. By leaving a gap between the two rails, the rails get a chance to expand in this space. This prevents the rails from bending sideways and derailing the train.
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