Multiple choice general knowledge

Because heat expands the metal, the Eiffel Tower always leans away from the sun.

  1. True

  2. False
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Explanation

When the sun heats one side of the Eiffel Tower, thermal expansion causes that side to expand. This expansion makes the tower lean slightly away from the sun. The tower returns to its normal position as the metal cools. This thermal expansion effect has been measured and is a real phenomenon.

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