A nail is nailed into the trunk of a tree at a point 1 m from the soil level. After 2 years the nail will

Move up

Remain at same position

Move sideways

None of the above

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2024 • 04 Jan, 2025 • General

A nail is nailed into the trunk of a tree at a point 1 m from the soil level. After 2 years the nail will

Correct Answer

Remain at same position

• **Growth:** Trees grow in height from the **Apical Meristem** at the tip (top). • **Trunk:** The trunk undergoes secondary growth (widening), but it does......

💡 Analysis & Explanation

• **Growth ▼

** Trees grow in height from the **Apical Meristem** at the tip (top).

• **Trunk ▼

** The trunk undergoes secondary growth (widening), but it does not stretch vertically from the bottom.

• **Result ▼

** The mark/nail remains at the same height from the ground.

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A nail is nailed into the trunk of a tree at a point 1 m from the soil level. After 2 years the nail will