Thermal Expansion
Students will investigate the phenomenon of thermal expansion in solids, liquids, and gases and its practical applications and consequences.
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Students will investigate the phenomenon of thermal expansion in solids, liquids, and gases and its practical applications and consequences.
Key Questions
- Explain how thermal expansion is utilized in bimetallic strips and thermostats.
- Compare the thermal expansion of solids, liquids, and gases.
- Predict the structural challenges caused by thermal expansion in large constructions like bridges.
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