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Title: Bi-metal Strip
PIRA: 4A 30.10

Demonstrates: Expansion due to heat.
Description: A bimetal strip is heated and curls because one side expands more than the other. There is also a large (41") bimetal strip available for this demo but it gets heavy.
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Notes: Use propane torch to heat bimetal strip. Unavailable in 114/116. Math Description: None.

Size: 14" l. Condition: Good. Hazard: Fire hazard from propane torch

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