9.2.1 - Linear Expansion
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Practice Questions
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What is the formula for linear expansion?
💡 Hint: Think about what each symbol in the formula represents.
If a solid's temperature increases, what happens to its length?
💡 Hint: Consider how heat affects materials.
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What does ΔL represent in the formula ΔL = αL₀ΔT?
💡 Hint: Think about the effect of temperature on a solid.
True or False: Metals typically have a lower coefficient of linear expansion than plastics.
💡 Hint: Consider how materials respond to heat.
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A copper wire of length 20 m is heated from 30°C to 100°C. The coefficient of linear expansion of copper is 16 × 10^-6 °C⁻¹. Calculate the new length of the wire.
💡 Hint: Don't forget to add the change in length to the original length.
A 10 m aluminum bar expands by 0.015 m when heated to 200°C. If the original temperature was 25°C, calculate its coefficient of linear expansion.
💡 Hint: Use the expansion formula to isolate and solve for α.
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