Question 30 A certain steel tape is known to be 100,000 ft long at a temperature of 700F. When the tape is at a temperature of 100F, what tape reading corresponds to a distance of 90,000 ft? Assume a coefficient of thermal expansion equal 65 x 10^-7 per oF. (A) 89,965 ft (B) 89,775 ft Ⓒ90,225 ft (D) 90,035 ft

Question 30 A certain steel tape is known to be 100,000 ft long at a temperature of 700F. When the tape is at a temperature of 100F, what tape reading corresponds to a distance of 90,000 ft? Assume a coefficient of thermal expansion equal 65 x 10^-7 per oF. (A) 89,965 ft (B) 89,775 ft Ⓒ90,225 ft (D) 90,035 ft

Physics for Scientists and Engineers, Technology Update (No access codes included)

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Chapter19: Temperature

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 19.1OQ: Markings to indicate length are placed on a steel tape in a room that is at a temperature of 22C....

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