1.) A concrete slab is 10m long at 30°C. When the weather is cold, what would be its length at 12°C? (coefficient of linear expansion of concrete is 12x10^-6 /°C)

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1.) A concrete slab is 10m long at 30°C. When the weather is cold, what would be its length at 12°C? (coefficient of linear expansion of concrete is 12x10^-6 /°C)

2.) 10g of iron at 130°F are mixed with 50g water at 55°F. What is the temperature of the mixture? (ciron=0.11 cal/g-°C)

 

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