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why do solids expand only slightly on heating?

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Answered by LAKSHAN8
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because the molecule are tightly packed
Answered by ishiqka
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when they are heated. When a material gets hot it expands - this is because the molecules in it are moving about more vigorously and so need more room. As a solid is heated the molecules vibrate more violently and the solid expands in all directions.
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