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Bimetalic strips are composed of two metals with different properties in the case of fire alarms it is the difference in thermal expansion that is important. When the strip is heated (due to a fire) the strip bend and can complete an electric circuit setting off the alarm.

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Why the copper use in bimetallic strip thermometer?

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