The Coefficient of Expansion of a Certain Type of Steel

question 10

Multiple Choice

The coefficient of expansion of a certain type of steel is 0.000012 per C°.The coefficient of volume expansion is:

• A)(0.000012)³ (C°)^-1
• B)(4°/3)(0.000012)³ (C°)^-1
• C)3 ° 0.000012 (C°)^-1
• D)0.000012 (C°)^-1
• E)depends on the shape of the volume to which it will be applied

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