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Linear Thermal Expansion
Linear Thermal Expansion
20. Heat and Temperature / Linear Thermal Expansion / Problem 1

A suspension bridge is constructed using 8.0 m steel metal bars during winter when the temperature is 2.0°C. Determine the required spacing between the bars, such that they just come into contact (no compression) during the summer when the temperature is 42.0°C.

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