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Why do rails have gaps at specific distances?
Why do rails have gaps at specific distances?
To allow for expansion and contraction due to temperature changes.
What is the purpose of the gaps in railway tracks?
What is the purpose of the gaps in railway tracks?
To prevent buckling and accidents caused by temperature-induced expansion and contraction.
What problem do the gaps in railway tracks solve?
What problem do the gaps in railway tracks solve?
They prevent buckling and accidents resulting from thermal expansion and contraction.
