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Which term is used to describe the phenomenon of a material contracting on heating within certain temperature ranges?
Which term is used to describe the phenomenon of a material contracting on heating within certain temperature ranges?
- Thermal expansion
- Thermal contraction
- Negative thermal expansion (correct)
- Thermal compression
What is the coefficient of thermal expansion of water at 3.983°C?
What is the coefficient of thermal expansion of water at 3.983°C?
- Positive
- Negative
- Zero (correct)
- Not mentioned in the text
At what temperature does water have a maximum density?
At what temperature does water have a maximum density?
- Below 0°C
- Above 0°C
- 3.983°C (correct)
- 0°C
Which material exhibits negative thermal expansion between 18 and 120 kelvin?
Which material exhibits negative thermal expansion between 18 and 120 kelvin?
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What is the term used to describe the phenomenon of a material maintaining a specific temperature at its lower depths during extended periods of sub-zero weather?
What is the term used to describe the phenomenon of a material maintaining a specific temperature at its lower depths during extended periods of sub-zero weather?
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Study Notes
Thermal Expansion
- The phenomenon of a material contracting on heating within certain temperature ranges is described as negative thermal expansion.
- The coefficient of thermal expansion of water at 3.983°C is not provided in the given information.
- Water has a maximum density at 3.983°C.
- The material that exhibits negative thermal expansion between 18 and 120 kelvin is not specified in the given information.
Term for Thermal Stability
- The term used to describe the phenomenon of a material maintaining a specific temperature at its lower depths during extended periods of sub-zero weather is not provided in the given information.
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