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Discuss various everyday uses and effects of thermal expansion.

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Discuss various everyday uses and effects of thermal expansion

This point belongs to Thermal properties and temperature, especially Thermal properties and temperature outcomes.
You need to be able to discuss various everyday uses and effects of thermal expansion.
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