The coefficient of expansion of certain steel is 0.000012 per C°. The coefficient of volume expansion, in (C°)–1, is:   (0.000012)^3   (4π/3)(0.000012)^3   3 × 0.000012   0.000012   depends on the shape of the volume to which it will be applied

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The coefficient of expansion of certain steel is 0.000012 per C°. The coefficient of volume expansion, in (C°)–1, is:

 
  1. (0.000012)^3

     
  2. (4π/3)(0.000012)^3

     
  3. 3 × 0.000012

     
  4. 0.000012

     
  5. depends on the shape of the volume to which it will be applied 

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