Thermal expansion of solids, liquids and gases
2.2.1What the syllabus asks of you
- Describe, qualitatively, the thermal expansion of 3 Explain, in terms of the motion and solids, liquids and gases at constant pressure arrangement of particles, the relative order of magnitudes of the expansion of solids, liquids and gases as their temperatures rise
- Describe some of the everyday applications and consequences of thermal expansion
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Chapter 2: Thermal expansion of solids, liquids and gases
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