State two applications of thermal expansion.
Electic iron and fire alarm
CH 6. HEAT
Name the two substances which expand on heating.
Cooper and Iron
What is Riveting?
Riveting is the act of using rivets to secure two overlapping plates very tightly so that the joint becomes leak-proof.
What is a bimetallic strip?
A bimetallic strip is made from two thin strips of metal which expand by different amounts when heated.
What is evaporation?
The process in which a substance changes its state from the liquid state to the gaseous state without boiling.
What is boiling?
The process in which a substance changes its state from the liquid state to the gaseous state.
What are three types of thermal expansion?
The three types of thermal expansion are: Linear expansion Superficial expansion Cubical expansion