Two metal plates A and B made of same material are placed on a table as shown in the figure. If the plates are heated uniformly, will the gap indicated by x and y in the figure increase or decrease?

Two metal plates A and B made of same material are placed on a table a

1.	Two metal plates A and B made of same material are placed on a table as shown in the figure. If the plates are heated uniformly, will the gap indicated by x and y in the figure increase or decrease?
Answer» ANSWER :X INCREASES, y DECREASES