Thermostat Model

Apparatus
PIRA: 
4A30.11
Area: 
4 Thermodynamics
Topic: 
4A Thermal Properties of Matter
Concept: 
Solid Expansion

 

A bimetal strip acts as a switch in a thermostat. When it is heated, the connection is opened, turning off the light.

 

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