Science Physics Thermal expansion
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What are the applications and effects of solid expansion?
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Thermal Expansion of Solids
On heating a solid, the mean distance between two atoms of the solids increase, which results in an increase in the dimensions of the solid.
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Solid expansion occurs due to thermal expansion. Increasing the temperature of solids, liquids or gas generally results in expansion.
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Thermal Expansion | Coefficient, Equation & Examples
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What is thermal expansion? Learn the phenomenon of thermal expansion due to absorption of heat. Understand the equation of thermal expansion with examples.
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