What is Thermal Expansion?

Asked by kemiadewale · 6 months ago

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amorebise · 6 months ago Top Answer

Most things get bigger (expand) when heated and smaller (contract) when cooled.

This is why engineers leave small gaps in bridges and railway tracks. If they didn't, the hot afternoon sun would cause the metal to expand and buckle!

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