Describe a bimetal strip.

What will be an ideal response?


A bimetal strip is made by bonding two dissimilar types of metal together. The difference in expansion rates causes the strip to warp when heated. A bimetal strip is often formed into a spiral shape. The spiral permits a longer bimetal strip to be used in a small space.

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____________________ measures how far the pinion gear extends into the differential housing.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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Explain the difference between structural steel and cold-formed steel.

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Usually, when a diode is broken down into the zener region, it is ____.

A. converted into a zener diode B. destroyed C. converted into a rectifier D. converted into a resistor

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A liquid exposed to atmospheric pressure can be heated above 212F.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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