Linear Thermal Expansion
Estimate length change with constant expansion coefficient.
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Length change
Idealized SI-unit model for educational estimates. Confirm material properties, boundary conditions and applicability before engineering use.
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Formula
ΔL=αL₀ΔT
Estimate length change with constant expansion coefficient.
Worked example
- Original length (m)
- 2
- Expansion coefficient (10⁻⁶/K)
- 12
- Temperature change (K)
- 50
- Length change
- 0.0012 m
- Final length
- 2.0012 m
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Idealized SI-unit model for educational estimates. Confirm material properties, boundary conditions and applicability before engineering use.
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