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Why the electric power lines (wires) are held loose on poles?

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1. Wire is made up of metal. So, it expands on heating and contracts on cooling. 

2. If the wire is fixed tightly with maximum tension between two poles, may cut due to contraction on cooling conditions in winter, 

3. So, the electric power lines (wires) are held loose on poles to minimize the tension in the wires.

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