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Two bimetallic strips have identical shapes. One is made from aluminum and steel, while the other is made from copper and silver. Which is likely to bend more for a given change in temperature? Justify your asnwer please
explain the best you can, thanks

2007-01-08 10:25:56 · 1 answers · asked by bhangraking777 1 in Science & Mathematics Physics

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What you have to do is to find out the coefficient of thermal expansion for each of the metals. This is a number that represents how much a metal will expand when heated.
the pair with the greatest difference will be the one that bends the most.

2007-01-08 15:32:26 · answer #1 · answered by Ed 6 · 0 0

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