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Coefficient of Linear Expansion Analysis

1) Brass has a higher coefficient of linear expansion than steel based on results from two trials, with brass expanding more quickly in length than steel with increases in temperature. Steel requires a higher temperature before stopping its expansion. 2) Possible errors in the experiment include room temperature fluctuations, issues with the apparatus setup, and human errors in taking measurements. 3) For a 4,200 foot long steel bridge expanding from 0°C to 40°C, with a coefficient of linear expansion of 1.5x10-5 per °C, the total expansion will be 2.52 feet.

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Coefficient of Linear Expansion Analysis

1) Brass has a higher coefficient of linear expansion than steel based on results from two trials, with brass expanding more quickly in length than steel with increases in temperature. Steel requires a higher temperature before stopping its expansion. 2) Possible errors in the experiment include room temperature fluctuations, issues with the apparatus setup, and human errors in taking measurements. 3) For a 4,200 foot long steel bridge expanding from 0°C to 40°C, with a coefficient of linear expansion of 1.5x10-5 per °C, the total expansion will be 2.52 feet.

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GUIDE QUESTIONS:

1.) From the comparison of the results, what can you say about the difference of
values you have acquired for the coefficients of linear expansion after performing two
trials?
 From the results obtained, the Brass resulted to higher coefficient of linear
expansion compared to Steel. This can be observed from the time the
Longitudinal expansion apparatus move. It moves quickly from the Brass
compared to Steel. Meaning to say, the Brass increases more in length than
Steel by one degree. The temperature is also significant as seen that the
Steel yielded higher temperature to stop expanding compared to Brass.

2.) Based on the result of the percentage error obtained, speculate the possible
error in your experiment.
 The possible errors in the experiment was observed which are mainly: Room
Temperature, Apparatus Error, & Human Error. In measuring the temperature
of the metal, the airconditioned room might affect it which makes the
measurement unstable. The position of the metal might affect its expansion
wherein it might be tightly or loosely screwed. Lastly, there might be
circumstances that measurements were overlooked in observing the gathered
results resulting to inaccuracy of data.

3.) If a steel bridge has a length of 4,200 feet and the temperature changes from 0
°C to +40 °C, what will be its total expansion if the coefficient of linear expansion is 1.5x10-
5
per °C? Show your computation in the space provided.

∆𝐿 = 𝐿𝑜 𝛼∆𝑇
∆𝐿 = (4200𝑓𝑡)(1.5 × 10−5 𝐶 °−1)(40𝐶 ° − 0𝐶 ° )
∆𝐿 = 2.52 𝑓𝑡

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