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What is friction?
A resistant force that occurs when two objects contact, opposes motion
What is matter?
In order to help us understand matter we use a model. What is the name of this model?
Using the particle model of matter describe what the particles are doing in a solid.
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What do we mean by condensation?
What is a bimetallic strip? A bimetallic strip consists of two different materials with different
expansion coefficients that are bonded together. For example, for brass and steel. When this
bimetallic strip is heated, the brass expands more than the steel and the strip curves with the
brass on the outside. If the strip is cooled, it curves with the steel on the outside. Bimetallic
strips are used as switches in thermostats.