The Coefficient of Linear Expansion for Most Materials

question 120

Multiple Choice

The coefficient of linear expansion for most materials

• A) is much less than 1 K^-1.
• B) is much greater than 1 K^-1.
• C) is approximately 1 K^-1.
• D) can be less than, greater than, or about equal to 1 K^-1.
• E) is described by none of these.

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