Principles of Physics: A Calculus-Based Text
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Chapter 16, Problem 15P
The active element of a certain laser is made of a glass rod 30.0 cm long and 1.50 cm in diameter. Assume the average coefficient of linear expansion of the glass is equal to 9.00 × 10−6 (°C)−1. If the temperature of the rod increases by 65.0°C, what is the increase in (a) its length, (b) its diameter, and (c) its volume?
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