Temperature Effects on Materials

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How does temperature affect the conductivity of metals?
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As temperature increases, the conductivity of metals typically decreases due to increased electron scattering.
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What is thermal expansion?
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Thermal expansion is the increase in volume of a material as its temperature rises.
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Why do some materials become brittle at lower temperatures?
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At low temperatures, materials can become brittle due to reduced atomic movement, preventing deformation before fracture.
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