A brass plug is to be placed in a ring made of iron. At 20°C, the diameter of the plug is 8.755 cm and that of the inside of the ring is 8.741 cm. They must both be brought to what common temperature in order to fit?

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  1. A brass plug is to be placed in a ring made of iron. At 20°C, the diameter of the plug is 8.755 cm and that of the inside of the ring is 8.741 cm. They must both be brought to what common temperature in order to fit? 

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