When a metal ring with a gap in the shape of the letter C is heated,the gap becomes

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When a metal ring (or any metal object) is heated, it expands due to the increase in the kinetic energy of its atoms, causing them to move further apart. In the case of a C-shaped ring, this expansion occurs in all directions around the ring, including at the gap. As the metal expands, the arms of the "C" move outward, effectively making the gap wider.

When a Metal Ring with a Gap in the Shape