When a Cubical Block of Metal Is Heated, Each Edge

question 105

Essay

When a cubical block of metal is heated, each edge increases by 0.1% per degree increase in temperature. Use differentials to estimate the percentage increase in the surface area and volume of the block per degree increase in temperature.

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Definitions:

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