Heat

Gain Loss

Warmer Cooler

The effects of heat on matter

How to measure temperature using the correct technique

Matter expands when heated

Matter contract when cooled

On hot day the iron tracks will expand.

The gaps allow the railway tracks to expand without bending

On cold day, the electric cables will contract.

The sagging cables will prevent from snapping.

The heat from the hot water will cause the bottle cap to expand. It make the tight cap will loose up, making easier to open.

The gaps in between the concrete slabs allow the slabs to expand without breaking.

The rollers allow the bridges to expand during hot days.