====== Bimetal Strip ======

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===== Description =====

Consists of a bimetallic strip.

===== Purpose =====

Illustrate the differing thermal properties of metals. Illustrate the effect that differing coefficients of thermal expansion can have on a structure. 

===== Apparatus =====


  * Bimetallic strip
  * [[demonstrations:9_equipment:propane_torch:start|Propane torch]]
  * [[demonstrations:9_equipment:liquid_nitrogen_dewar:start|Liquid nitrogen]]



===== Setup =====


Heat or cool the strip and watch it curl.  



===== Notes =====



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