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Which of the following best defines thermal expansion?
Which of the following best defines thermal expansion?
What happens to the particles of a material during thermal expansion?
What happens to the particles of a material during thermal expansion?
Which of the following factors can affect the degree of thermal expansion in a material?
Which of the following factors can affect the degree of thermal expansion in a material?
Study Notes
Thermal Expansion
- Thermal expansion is the change in volume or length of a material in response to a change in temperature.
Particle Behavior
- During thermal expansion, the particles of a material gain kinetic energy and start moving more rapidly, causing them to collide more frequently and spread out, resulting in an increase in volume or length.
Factors Affecting Thermal Expansion
- The degree of thermal expansion in a material can be affected by factors such as:
- The material's coefficient of thermal expansion, which varies between materials
- The initial temperature of the material
- The change in temperature of the material
- The material's structure and composition
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Test your knowledge on thermal expansion with this quiz! Learn about the definition of thermal expansion, how particles behave during this process, and the various factors that influence the degree of expansion in materials.
