The Eiffel Tower can grow up to 15 cm taller in the summer!
The Eiffel Tower is a very popular landmark in Paris. It is especially known for its height, standing at a remarkable 18 metres tall!
Here’s a fact that will amaze the kids: Did you know that the Eiffel tower can grow even taller? In the summer, this famous tower can grow up to 15 cm taller! How does this happen?
Heat gain causes matter (solid, liquid and gas) to expand. The hot weather in the summer causes the Eiffel Tower to gain heat.
Interesting facts about Eiffel Tower
These set of cute illustrations are drawn by Teacher Natalia :)
The particles in the Eiffel Tower will then begin to vibrate faster and occupy a larger volume.
This is known as the process of thermal expansion, which allows the Eiffel Tower to grow up to 15 cm taller in the summer!
Matter contracts when losing heat. When the temperature drops, the Eiffel Tower will contract once more.
P4 MOE Science Lower Block Syllabus: Energy (Heat)
Matter expands when gaining heat.
Matter contracts when losing heat.
Iron (material used to build the tower) and most metals are good conductor of heat. The material enables heat to pass through it easily.