Practice - Thermal Expansion
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Practice Questions
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What is thermal expansion?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens to materials when heated.
What does the coefficient of linear expansion represent?
💡 Hint: Consider its role in the formula for length change.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What does thermal expansion refer to?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens to objects placed in the sun.
True or False: The coefficient of linear expansion is the same for all materials.
💡 Hint: Consider how every material reacts differently to heat.
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Challenge Problems
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A 10 m long aluminum rail has a coefficient of thermal expansion of 23 x 10^-6 /°C. If the rail heats from 20°C to 70°C, what will be its new length?
💡 Hint: Remember to calculate the difference in temperature first.
Why is accommodating thermal expansion crucial for power lines strung across long distances?
💡 Hint: Think about the long distances and potential temperature variances power lines face daily.
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