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The strip consists of two different strips of metal sandwiched together. When heated, the metals expand at different rates, so the strip bends.
The strip consists of two different strips of metal stacked together. When heated, the metals expand at different rates, so the strip bends.


'''Location'''
'''Location'''
* Bimetallic Strip: Drawer 52
* Bimetallic Strip: Drawer 52
*Bunsen Burner:
*Bunsen Burner:

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Description:

The strip consists of two different strips of metal stacked together. When heated, the metals expand at different rates, so the strip bends.

Location

  • Bimetallic Strip: Drawer 52
  • Bunsen Burner: