Start typing, then use the up and down arrows to select an option from the list.
Multiple Choice
On a very cold day at a temperature of –12°C, a power line made of aluminum between two support towers measures exactly 150.56m. You go out on a hot day and measure the power line to be exactly 150.71m. What is the temperature (in °C) outside? The linear expansion coefficient of aluminum is 2.4×10-5.
A
29.5 °C
B
–11.8°C
C
41.7 °C
7:31m
Watch next
Master Linear Thermal Expansion with a bite sized video explanation from Patrick Ford
Start learningRelated Videos
Related Practice
© 1996–2023 Pearson All rights reserved.