A gold pillar has a height of 3.00m when the temperature is -20.0°C. How much is the change in the height of the pillar when the temperature is +20.0°C? (See the equation sheet for the properties of gold.)

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Properties of Gold:

Specific Heat: 126 J/(kg.K)

Linear Coefficient of Thermal Expansion 1.40x10^-5 (C^-1)

A gold pillar has a height of
3.00m when the temperature is -20.0°C. How much is
the change in the height of the pillar when the temperature is +20.0°C? (See the equation
sheet for the properties of gold.)
Transcribed Image Text:A gold pillar has a height of 3.00m when the temperature is -20.0°C. How much is the change in the height of the pillar when the temperature is +20.0°C? (See the equation sheet for the properties of gold.)
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