Calculate the change in length of concrete sidewalk (coefficient of linear expansion for concrete is 12*10^-6/celcius) that is 150 meters that undergoes a temperature change of 30 degrees

The answer to your question is 5.4 cm

Explanation:

This problem refers to calculate the change in length in one dimension due to a change in temperature.

Data

α = 12 x 10⁻⁶

Lo = 150 meters

ΔT = 30 °C

Formula

ΔL/Lo = αΔT

solve for ΔL

ΔL = αLoΔT

Substitution

ΔL = (12 x 10⁻⁶) (150) (30)

Simplification

ΔL = 0054 m = 5.4 cm