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Homework Statement
Suppose the 1.3 km main span of steel for the Golden Gate Bridge had no expansion joints. How much longer would it be for an increase in temperature of 20°C?Homework Equations
change in Length=Length*coefficient linear expansion*change in temp.
=1300*(11*10^-6/20)*20
The Attempt at a Solution
incorrect:
.0143 meters
.2625
.1575
correct answer =.286 meters
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