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Question 8

The original length of copper wire was 40m before its temperature was changed from 22%deg;C to 47°C. If the linear expansivity of copper is 1.6 × $$10^{-5}C^{-1}$$. Calculate the increase in the length of the copper wire.

  • A.0.16cm
  • B.1.6cm
  • C.0.16m
  • D.1.6m
Objective

Question details

Exam body
DELSU
Subject
Physics
Year
2020/2021
Question no.
#8
Type
Objective
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