10.5 - THERMAL EXPANSION
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Practice Questions
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Define thermal expansion in your own words.
💡 Hint: Think about how objects change with temperature.
What are the three types of thermal expansion?
💡 Hint: Recall the different expansions discussed.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the coefficient of linear expansion?
💡 Hint: Focus on the relationship with length and temperature.
True or False: All substances contract when cooled.
💡 Hint: Consider the unique properties of water.
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Challenge Problems
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A metal rod measures 2 m at 20°C. Calculate its new length at 80°C, given the coefficient of linear expansion is 1.2 × 10^-5 K^-1.
💡 Hint: Use the linear expansion formula.
Discuss the impact of thermal expansion on bridges and how engineers accommodate this effect in design.
💡 Hint: Think about how materials interact with temperature changes.
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