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20. Heat and Temperature - Part 1 of 2
20. Heat and Temperature - Part 1 of 2
20. Heat and Temperature / Linear Thermal Expansion / Problem 5
A geologist studying stalagmite sediment rates in a 10 °C cave uses a 300.00 cm-long brass (accurate to 0.01 cm) measurement tool calibrated at 25 °C. The geologist quantifies stalagmite sediment to be 37.55 cm long. How should the geologist correct the values before publishing the results?
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