The linear expansion of a material depends on which of the following? The length of the material. The type of material. The change in temperature of the material. All of the above. Both the change in temperature and the type of the material.
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The length of the material: Yes, the linear expansion depends on the initial length of the material. A longer material will expand more than a shorter one when subjected to the same temperature change. Show more…
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