bimetallic strip?

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any applications of bimetallic strips

2007-02-23 16:24:08 · 3 answers · asked by shennan 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics

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Hi. Just about every thermostat in a house, heat detectors in electrical devices, etc.

2007-02-23 16:30:57 · answer #1 · answered by Cirric 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

The two metals have a different Linear Coefficient of Thermal Expansion, so when they experience a change in temperature, one will expand more than the other. Just do the experiment -- everything will be clear.

2016-03-29 09:36:38 · answer #2 · answered by Veronica 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋

THERMOSTAT!!
HE HE...
it is a lil old tech....
but...
it is the chief application
used 2 maintain temperatures in refrigerators and airconditioners!!

cheers!!

2007-02-23 16:31:06 · answer #3 · answered by AMAZING COUNCILLOR 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋