PHYSICS 10 SCIENCE · 2026–27 · C · Constructed responses · QUESTION 10.5 · EM p. 17

Why do electric transmission wires sag in summer and tighten in winter?

برقی ترسیلی تاریں گرمیوں میں کیوں ڈھیلی اور سردیوں میں تنی ہوئی ہوتی ہیں؟

Solution & explanation

Heating increases their length, so the span sags more. Cooling contracts them, reducing sag and increasing tension if supports remain fixed.

Independent study answer. Original textbook ↗ · English-medium printed page 17.