Foundations of Materials Science and Engineering
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(a) How are the ceramic tiles used in the thermal protection system of the space shuttle attached to its frame? (b) Why is the thermal protection system of the space shuttle made from small tiles (15 to 20 cm width) and not larger, more contoured ones?
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