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Dislocation

physical science Maturity 5-7

Tiny bits make up metal. Sometimes they are not in a straight line. These tiny bumps help metal move. They let the metal bend without breaking. This helps us make things. Can you see how they work?

Burgers Vector and dislocations (screw and edge type).svg
Burgers Vector and dislocations (screw and edge type).svg

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Dislocation edge d2.svg
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Dislokation Dissoziation.svg
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