The operation of bimetallic strips is explained and illustrated. The principle of thermal expansion is related to their operation. A link to applications of bimetallic strips is provided.

Purplemath gives the fundamentals of matrices. Begins with linear equations of three variables and shows the corresponding matrix. Discusses the augmented and coefficient matrix formed from the equation. The size of a matrix and special...

Solve linear equations where the variable appears on both sides of the equation and the coefficients are decimals or fractions. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or...

Solve linear equations that contain expressions with parentheses and the coefficients are rational numbers. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.

A page from the University of Maryland Physics Lecture Demonstration Facility. Provides directions for a teacher demonstration of thermal expansion. Shows apparatus and set-up; Provides suggestions. Easily adaptable as a student project...

This lesson defines a second order differential equation and provides links to topics relating to it.

The concept of area expansion is presented and explained. An equation for calculating the amount of area expansion is provided.

The tutorial explores second order differential equations. Topics investigated are complex solutions and how to solve second order differential equations. The resource includes examples with detailed solutions.

The tutorial examines second order differential equations. Topics investigated are real solutions, auxiliary equations, and how to solve second order differential equations. The resource includes examples with detailed solutions.

The tutorial examines second order differential equations. Topics investigated are real solutions, auxiliary equations, and how to solve second order differential equations. The resource includes examples with detailed solutions.

This tutorial walks through the definition, description, and method of solving second order homogeneous differential equations. There are several exercises that allow you to practice the concept once you have seen the examples worked in...

The use of differential equations to work electrical circuit problems with damping is demonstrated. Several examples are provided, along with detailed solutions. The fourth example includes several alternative solutions.

This lesson covers constant, natural, and non-constant forced responses. Very detailed examples are included that work the problems step by step, with graphs, to assist in visual understanding.

A lengthy set of lecture notes on the topics of thermal expansion and heat absorption. The concept of specific heat capacity is explained and numerical examples are discussed. Heats of transformation (fusion, vaporization) are explained...

A page from the University of Maryland Physics Lecture Demonstration Facility. Provides directions for a teacher demonstration of thermal expansion. Shows apparatus and set-up; provides suggestions. Easily adaptable as a student project...

Qualitative Analysis for Autonomous Second-Order ODE: Shows how to solve a second order differential equations using qualitative analysis.

An exhaustive list of equations and formulas which are commonly used in thermal physics (including equations for triple point). Equations are organized according to category. Meaning of the symbols is clearly stated.