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A gap should be left between two rails due to

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a
allow contraction in summer
b
allow expansion in summer
c
allow expansion in winter
d
allow contraction in winter
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Correct option is B

due to the gap, expansion of metal during summer is fecilitated, else rails will bend after expansion


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