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Thermal Expansion
Compute linear thermal expansion ΔL = αL₀ΔT.
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Inputs
Material
Steel (alpha = 12e-6 /K)
Aluminum (alpha = 23e-6 /K)
Copper (alpha = 17e-6 /K)
Glass (alpha = 9e-6 /K)
Concrete (alpha = 11e-6 /K)
Custom
Coefficient of Linear Expansion α (1/K)
Original Length L₀ (m)
Initial Temperature T₁ (°C)
Final Temperature T₂ (°C)
Original Volume V₀ (m³)
optional, for volumetric expansion
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Result
Result
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Step-by-Step Work
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Expansion Visualization