Question

The coefficient of linear expansion of steel is 12 × 10-6 K-1 . What is the change in length of a 25-m steel bridge span when it undergoes a temperature change of 40 K from winter to Summer?

Answer 1

0.012-m

Step-by-step explanation:

∆L = α × Lo × (T-To)

α is the coefficient of linear expansion = 12 × 10-6 K-1

Lo = Initial length = 25-m

∆L = Change in length

(T-To) = 40 K

∆L = 12 × 10-6 × 25 × 40

∆L = 0.012-m