8.4.1 - Types
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What happens to the length of a metal rod when it is heated?
💡 Hint: Think about the formula for linear expansion.
What is areal expansion?
💡 Hint: Consider a hot pizza as an example.
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What type of thermal expansion refers to length?
💡 Hint: Think about how long objects stretch when heated.
True or False: All materials expand in volume when heated.
💡 Hint: Consider how heated air expands in a balloon.
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How would you design a bridge considering thermal expansion? Discuss the types of expansion that need to be accounted for and how you would implement solutions.
💡 Hint: Consider how temperature changes affect metal and concrete materials.
Given a substance that contracts upon freezing, discuss the implications of thermal expansion for this substance in natural settings.
💡 Hint: Think about ecosystems and how they rely on temperature changes.
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