9.5.4 - Bimetallic Strips
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Practice Questions
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What is a bimetallic strip?
💡 Hint: Think about temperature control devices.
Why do bimetallic strips bend?
💡 Hint: Consider the properties of the metals.
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What causes a bimetallic strip to bend?
💡 Hint: Focus on the differing characteristics of the metals.
True or False: Bimetallic strips can consist of two identical metals.
💡 Hint: Think about the mechanics of bending.
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Design a bimetallic strip for an application where rapid temperature changes occur. What materials would you choose and why?
💡 Hint: Consider the properties of metals under heat.
If a bimetallic strip consists of copper and brass, explain its expected behavior when heated compared to a strip of aluminum and steel.
💡 Hint: Think about the coefficients of these metals and their expansions.
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