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JAMB Physics 2015 Objective — Question 46

Question 46 of 50 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Physics 2015 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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Which of the following is NOT an application of expansion in metals?

  • A. Bimetallic strip thermometer
  • B. Temperature control in an electric iron
  • C. Compensated balance wheel of a watch
  • D. Sagging of telegraph wiresCorrect

Explanation

Sagging of telegraph wires is due to gravity/sag design, not thermal expansion of metals being applied purposefully.

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