Question

What is coeficiant of linear expansion in simple words?​

Answer 1

Answer:

Expansion means, change or increase in length. If the change in length is along one dimension (length) over the volume, then it is called linear expansion. ... \alpha _{L} is the coefficient of linear expansion. dL is the unit change in length. dT is the unit change in temperature.

Metals: Coefficient of linear expansion \alpha _, ...

Copper: 17

Carbon steel: 10.8

Iron: 11.8

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