20. Heat and Temperature
Linear Thermal Expansion
Multiple Choice
Multiple ChoiceOn 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
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