Physics · Thermal Expansion
If the coefficient of linear expansion of a material is 2 × 10-5 °C-1, what does it mean?
- 1The material expands by 2 × 10-5 times its original area per degree Celsius
- 2The material always increases by 2 × 10-5 kg when temperature is increased by 1°C
- 3The material expands by 2 × 10-5 times its original length per degree Celsius✓
- 4The material expands by 2 × 10-5 times its original volume per degree Celsius
Correct answer
The material expands by 2 × 10-5 times its original length per degree Celsius
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