Linear thermal expansion
Linear thermal expansion: use initial length, expansion coefficient, temperature change. Review the formula, worked example and calculation steps.
Inputs
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Formula & explanation
ΔL = L₀αΔT
Variables & units
- Initial length
- m · minimum 0, maximum 1000000000000
- Expansion coefficient
- 1/K · minimum 0, maximum 1000000000000
- Temperature change
- K · minimum -1000000000000, maximum 1000000000000
Worked example
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Assumptions
Linear approximation for a constant material coefficient.
References
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