What is Thermal Expansion? Flashcards
1
Q
background knowledge…
A
- if you increase heat; particle motion increases
2
Q
thermal expansion…
A
- an object’s volume increases as heat increases
3
Q
thermal contraction…
A
- an object’s volume decreases as heat decreases
4
Q
water…
A
- most liquids contract when cooled except water
- water contracts until it reaches 4 degrees Celsius… and then it expands
