There are three main types of thermal expansion: linear, area, and volumetric! ๐
Linear expansion happens in one dimension, like a
ruler getting longer when heated. Area expansion is when a flat surface, like a pancake, spreads out and gets bigger. ๐ณ
Lastly, volumetric expansion occurs when an object, like a balloon or a water bottle, grows in all dimensions when heated. Each type of thermal expansion has unique properties and affects things differently!