Correct Distance of 28.856m between 2 Points at 350°C

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The discussion revolves around calculating the correct distance between two points measured with a steel ruler at 350°C, given that the ruler is accurate at 180°C. The formula used for correction takes into account the thermal expansion of steel, suggesting that the measured distance of 28.85 m should be adjusted due to temperature effects. Participants debate whether the points being measured are on the ruler or external, impacting the interpretation of the formula. Clarifications indicate that at higher temperatures, the ruler expands, leading to a larger measured distance than the actual distance at a lower temperature. Ultimately, the consensus is that the correct distance should be smaller than the measured value due to thermal contraction at the original temperature.
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Homework Statement


A steel ruler is correct at 180c. when the temperature was 350c a distance of 28.85 m was measured between 2 points. what is the correct distance

Homework Equations


$$L=L_0(1-\alpha \Delta t)$$

The Attempt at a Solution


$$1+12E-6 \cdot 17^0=1.000204$$
How many big units enter in the original, correct, x, length:
$$\frac{x}{1.000204}=28.856$$
Is it correct?
 
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"A steel ruler is correct at 180c. when the temperature was 350c a distance of 28.85 m was measured between 2 points. what is the correct distance"

LOGIC TEST :biggrin:! Does steel expand or contract when it gets hotter? Should your answer be larger or smaller than the distance given?

I suggest making 28.85 your original length.

Edit: clarity
 
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Of course at a lower temperature the distances on the ruler shrink, so the count is higher, that's my logic.
The measure is taken at 35c, so at 18c the length will be longer, on the ruler, my formula is correct, i am pretty sure
 
Oh, forget what I said about the formula thing, I did it two different ways and ended up countering what I said with "making 28.85 the original length".

Anyways at a lower temperature the distance shrinks. So the count is higher? I think you are confusing the question a bit. You're not actually using to ruler to measure itself. Let's say the ruler is at 35C, and you grab another ruler to measure the distance between two points on the ruler, let's say from the 5cm to 20cm mark. When the temperature is 18C, you are still measuring from the 5cm to 20cm mark, but as you just said, the ruler shrunk, therefore your value should be smaller, at least this is how I interpreted the question, I see how you see the question.

Edit: The main difference I can tell between our approach is when it says the distance between 2 points, I assume the 2 points are on the ruler. In your case you say the points are not on the ruler, in which you would be correct. but I don't know which scenario the question wants, my reading comprehension sucks.
 
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The points are outside the ruler
 
then its right srry for confusion
 
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