A lead vat is 20 m long at room temperature (20°C). How much longer is it when it contains boiling water at 1 atm pressure?
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We need to find the change in temperature. The boiling water is at 100°C, so the change in temperature is 100°C - 20°C = 80°C. Show more…
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