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What type of changes occurs in thermal expansion and contraction?
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These are physical changes. No new substance is produced.
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Could expansion or contraction cause problems?
Yes, expansion or contraction of materials can cause problems in structures, particularly if they are not accommodated for in the design. If expansion or contraction occurs unevenly or is not properly controlled, it can lead to issues such as warping, cracking, or failure of the structure. Proper planning and use of materials that can accommodate thermal expansion and contraction is important to avoid these problems.
What year did weathering happen?
Weathering is the gradual erosion of rock and soil from rain and wind, and to a lesser extent from the chemical changes induced by solar ultraviolet exposure, and the diurnal thermal expansion and contraction, the day/night mechanical wear from heating and cooling. It occurs constantly.
When does expansion occur?
Expansion occurs when there is a change in volume due to increased temperature. Contraction occurs when there is a decrease in volume due to decreased temperature.
The change in an objects volume that occurs when heat is added is called?
thermal expansion
What occurs when particles in a substance move faster and occupy a larger space without changing to another state of matter?
Thermal expansion
What is the increase in volume cause by a decrease in temperature?
It's called expansion, or thermal expansion. It's usually noted by the Greek character alpha.Most materials have alpha values greater than zero, so the thermal expansion occurs when temperature increases. However, some other materials have negative thermal expansion, as happens with water. Liquid water will increase its volume under cooling conditions below ~4 ºC. It will also increase it's volume as the temperature rises away from 4o C.
What is the purpose for spacers on laminate flooring?
The spacers allow you tomaintain the 1/4" space from the wall required for natural expansion and contraction of the flooring. This occurs from changes in humidity and its affect on the wood products (MDF board) that laminate is made from. Without spacers, you would have to eye the space making it very difficult to be accurate.
How does a thermostat make use of a thermal expansion?
Thermal expansion is used in thermostats, or heat-regulating devices.
When condensation occurs does does lose or gain thermal energy?
its loses thermal energy...
How does thermal expansion occurs?
As temp increases each molecule moves (vibrates) faster, thus requiring a bit more room in order to exist, thus the total object gets larger,
What is a sustained muscle contraction?
Occurs when acetylcholine (ACh) accumulates in the neuromuscular junction. It is called a tetanic contraction.
Does the length change when a Physical change occurs?
Yes, if expansion occurs.
