answersLogoWhite

0

Why do metals expand due to temperature rise?

Updated: 8/18/2019
User Avatar

Wiki User

14y ago

Best Answer

In every object there are moving particles. The particle theory states that the hotter the objects temperature, the faster its particles move. so, in a block of ice, the particles would move very slowly, but in a tray that has been in an oven, the partciles move very quickly. Because the particles - which make up the tray - are moving so fast, the size of the tray would expand.

User Avatar

Wiki User

14y ago
This answer is:
User Avatar

Add your answer:

Earn +20 pts
Q: Why do metals expand due to temperature rise?
Write your answer...
Submit
Still have questions?
magnify glass
imp
Related questions

Why has not the earth's crust blown off due to the expansion of metals under the crust?

because it streatched more as the metals expand


Why will a rise in temperature result in a rise of sea levels?

Atmospheric pressure will rise due to the heat level


What is the rise in sea level?

Something like 4 inches. 1 of those due to ocean temperature rise.


Which of the alkali metals are liquids at room temperature?

apparently due to another answer to a very similar question, all alkali metals are solid


What is meant by initial temperature rise of IC?

A: As power is turn on the temperature of the IC is at ambient temperature or the initial temperature then becomes the increase in temperature due to heating.


Does the volume of a solid expand when its area expands?

If its due to temperature rise, essentially all the molocules move further apart from each other in whats known as volumetric expansion, so when its volume increases, so does its surface area.


What is the rise in temperature due to an increase in carbon dioxide called?

It is called green house


What are examples of expansions and contractions of matter?

Basically, matter can expand or contract due to changes in temperature, or in pressure.


What are the causes of melting of glaciers of India?

Due to global warming. Rise in temperature. Climate change. Due to weather cycle.


How temperature weather rocks?

Rocks expand due to heat and contract due to cold. Thus, due to unequal expansion and contraction ,the rocks tend to break and get weathered. Rocks expand due to heat and contract due to cold. Thus, due to unequal expansion and contraction ,the rocks tend to break and get weathered.


Would it still snow in winter after the temperature rise due to global warming?

If the temperature is under 32 degrees F, yes.


What produced when gases or liquids rise and sink in a circular path due to temperature differences?

Convective mixing.