Determine the Change in Length of a 20-M Railroad Track

question 41

Short Answer

Determine the change in length of a 20-m railroad track made of steel if the temperature is changed from −15°C to +35°C. (α_STEEL = 1.1 × 10−⁵/°C)

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Vitamin

Organic substance that is essential for normal body growth and maintenance and resistance to infection.

Closing Entries

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