why metal rulers are inaccurate in extremely hot and cold temperatures
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why metal rulers are inaccurate in extremely hot and cold temperatures
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Some metals expand more than others due to differences in the forces between the atoms / molecules. In metals such as iron the forces between the atoms are stronger so it is more difficult for the atoms to move around . ... When the strip is heated the brass expands more than the iron so the strip beds.