Linear Thermal Expansion
dL = alpha·L0·dT
What it says
Computes the change in length of a solid object due to a change in temperature via its linear expansion coefficient.
Symbols
| Symbol | Quantity | Dimension |
|---|---|---|
dL | Change in length (m) | L |
alpha | Linear expansion coefficient (1/K) | Θ^-1 |
L0 | Original length (m) | L |
dT | Temperature change (K) | Θ |
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