It is known that wax contracts on solidification. If molten wax is taken in a large vessel and it is allowed to cool slowly, then

  • A

    It will start solidifying from the top downward

  • B

    It will start solidifying from the bottom upward

  • C

    It will start solidifying from the middle, upward and downward at equal rates

  • D

    The whole mass will solidify simultaneously

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