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You would have noticed some space being left in railway tracks. Why?

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You would have noticed some space being left in railway tracks. Why?

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1. It is because railway tracks which are made up of iron (metal) expand during summer. 

2. When there is a gap, there will not be any damage in the track due to expansion of the metal rod.

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