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Clock Solutions: Temperature<br />

Solution #2: Bimetallic Strip<br />

Bond two metals toge<strong>the</strong>r into single<br />

strip<br />

When heated, bends<br />

toward slower expansion<br />

Can be used to compensate balance wheel,<br />

shifting mass around to correct for changes in<br />

spring stiffness with temperature

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