20. Heat and Temperature
Linear Thermal Expansion
20. Heat and Temperature Linear Thermal Expansion
5PRACTICE PROBLEM
A geologist studying stalagmite sediment rates in a 10 °C cave uses a 300.00 cm-long brass (accurate to 0.01 cm) measurement tool calibrated at 25 °C. The geologist quantifies stalagmite sediment to be 37.55 cm long. How should the geologist correct the values before publishing the results?
A geologist studying stalagmite sediment rates in a 10 °C cave uses a 300.00 cm-long brass (accurate to 0.01 cm) measurement tool calibrated at 25 °C. The geologist quantifies stalagmite sediment to be 37.55 cm long. How should the geologist correct the values before publishing the results?