The Coefficient of Linear Expansion of Copper Is 17 ×

question 11

Multiple Choice

The coefficient of linear expansion of copper is 17 × 10^-6 K^-1. A block of copper 30 cm wide, 45 cm long, and 10 cm thick is heated from 0°C to 100°C What is the change in the volume of the block?

• A) 2.3 × 10^-5 m³
• B) 4.6 × 10^-5 m³
• C) 5.2 × 10^-5 m³
• D) 6.9 × 10^-5 m³
• E) 13.8 × 10^-5 m³

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