9.2.3 - Example of Linear Expansion
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What does ΔL represent in the linear expansion formula?
💡 Hint: Think about what you measure when a solid expands.
What happens to a rod if the temperature decreases?
💡 Hint: Remember how materials behave when they cool down.
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What is the coefficient of linear expansion?
💡 Hint: It's measured in °C⁻¹.
True or False: Materials expand when they are cooled.
💡 Hint: Think about how things feel when they get cold.
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A steel beam 10 m long at 0°C expands when heated to 50°C. If the coefficient of linear expansion for steel is 1.1 × 10⁻⁵ °C⁻¹, what is the final length of the beam?
💡 Hint: Remember to separate the parts of the formula correctly.
How would you design a bridge considering thermal expansion? Explain your approach.
💡 Hint: Think about how materials behave in changing temperatures.
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