QuestionPhysics / thermal expansion
A copper rod of length 1 m is initially at room temperature. If the temperature of the rod is increased by 100 °C, what will be the change in length of the rod? (Given linear thermal expansion coefficient of Cu is 17 x 10⁻⁶/ °C)
- (a) 0.17 mm
- (b) 1.7 mm
- (c) 0.17 cm
- (d) 1.7 cm
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