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Solids expand on heating because

1. Kinetic energy of the atoms increases
2. Potential energy of the atoms increases
3. Total energy of the atoms increases
4. The potential energy curve is asymmetric about the equilibrium distance between neighbouring atoms

Correct answer: The potential energy curve is asymmetric about the equilibrium distance between neighbouring atoms

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