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All solids expand when they are heated. Examples include concrete slabs having spacers between them to accommodate expansion, and balloons expand with air being pumped into them and contract when air is let out.
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Give some examples for expansion of solids?
All solids expand as they are heated but I guess you want some examples where this is either useful or a problem: Useful * Bimetalic strips used in thermostats. They are made by joining 2 metals with different rates of expansion together, as they get warm they bend one way, as they get cold they bend the other. Problem * Long pipes have to have S bends in them to allow for the expansion/contraction otherwise they buckle or snap. * Railway lines are laid with gaps in them so that there is room for them to expand. (This is where the ta ta ta tap sound comes from as the wheels go over the gaps.) * Bridges have to have be suspended to allow for expansion.
Why is it necessary to know the coefficient of linear expansion of solids?
By knowing the coefficient of linear expansion of solids, you can determine how a solid reacts to temperature. Everything reacts to thermal expansion. For instance, a concrete bridge expands when hot, and with the formula for expansion and the coefficient for it, you know just how much that concrete expands and you can plan and build accordingly. That saves lives.
Liquids usually have higher volume coefficients of expansion than solids do?
that is TRUE
What is a sentence for thermal expansion?
Thermal expansion is the dimensional changes exhibits by solids, liquids, and gases for changes in temperature while pressure is held constant.
Is it true that rubber and glass are examples of crystalline solids?
Yes.
Examples of thermal expansion in solids through heat?
Not sure what you mean; basically, ANY solid will expand if you heat it.
Give you examples of solids to become liquids?
solid ice becomes liquid water
What are examples of nested solids?
three examples of nested solids
Give some examples for expansion of solids?
All solids expand as they are heated but I guess you want some examples where this is either useful or a problem: Useful * Bimetalic strips used in thermostats. They are made by joining 2 metals with different rates of expansion together, as they get warm they bend one way, as they get cold they bend the other. Problem * Long pipes have to have S bends in them to allow for the expansion/contraction otherwise they buckle or snap. * Railway lines are laid with gaps in them so that there is room for them to expand. (This is where the ta ta ta tap sound comes from as the wheels go over the gaps.) * Bridges have to have be suspended to allow for expansion.
Can you give me 5 examples of solids?
wood metal at normal temp plastic at normal temp ice lead
Rubber and glass which become softer as they are heated are examples of?
Rubber and glass which become softer as they are heated are examples of crystalline solids
Why expansion of water is more than expansion of solids?
The inter atomic force is comparatively less in case of liquid
Salt sugar and snow are examples of solids?
Crystal Solids. Hope that helps
How engineers prevent the expansion of solids from damaging structure?
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Why are there laws only for gases and not for solids or liquids?
There are laws for solids and liquids, too. For instance solids have a coeffient of linear expansion and liquids (and gasses) have a viscosity. Many others.
Why do you use liquids not solids or gases in thermometers?
because liquids can give us the right temperature but solids and gases
What are examples of non fluids?
solids and gases
