Physics for Scientists and Engineers
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Author: Raymond A. Serway, John W. Jewett
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Chapter 18, Problem 30AP
A steel beam being used in the construction of a skyscraper has a length of 35.000 m when delivered on a cold day at a temperature of 15.000°F. What is the length of the beam when it is being installed later on a warm day when the temperature is 90.000°F?
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