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Georgia State University: Hyper Physics: Bimetallic Strips

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The operation of bimetallic strips is explained and illustrated. The principle of thermal expansion is related to their operation. A link to applications of bimetallic strips is provided.

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Concepts
energy, energy transfer, expansion, heat, heat transfer, linear, temperature, thermal energy, thermal expansion, thermodynamics, thermometers
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Additional Tags
area expansion, bimetallic, bimetallic strip, caloric, electrical breakers, expansion coefficient, kinetic theory, kinetic theory of heat, linear expansion, molecular speed, thermal, volume expansion, hyperphysics, kinetic
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