How Much Force Does a Jammed Aluminium Ingot Exert When Heated?

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The discussion focuses on calculating the induced force exerted by a jammed aluminum ingot when heated from 20°C to 500°C. The modulus of elasticity for aluminum is given as 69 GPa, and the cross-sectional area is 0.019 m², with a change in length of 7.95 mm. The formula used for the calculation is F = Ay(change in length/original length), leading to a force of approximately 14,084,391 Newtons. Participants noted a potential typo regarding the original length of the ingot, which should be clarified, and confirmed that the increase in length calculation is correct. The conversion of GPa to Pa was also discussed to ensure proper unit usage in calculations.
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Homework Statement



(c) A standard aluminium ingot is 746 mm in length at 20°C. When the ingots reach a temperature of 500°C. Calculate:(ii) the induced force in an ingot assuming it has become jammed in the furnace and is NOT free to expand
y = Modulus of elasticity for aluminium: 69 GPa
A=0.019m^2
Change in length= 7.95mm
Original Length=740mm

Homework Equations



F=Ay(change in length / original length)

The Attempt at a Solution


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F=0.019*69x10^9(7.95/740)
F=14084391 Newtons

I've been to solve the above and have been told my original answer was incorrect. I've relooked at my work and come up with the above.

Any helps as to whether this looks correct would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks
 
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AutumnBeds said:

Homework Statement



(c) A standard aluminium ingot is 746 mm in length at 20°C. When the ingots reach a temperature of 500°C. Calculate:(ii) the induced force in an ingot assuming it has become jammed in the furnace and is NOT free to expand
y = Modulus of elasticity for aluminium: 69 GPa
A=0.019m^2
Change in length= 7.95mm
Original Length=740mm

Homework Equations



F=Ay(change in length / original length)

The Attempt at a Solution


[/B]
F=0.019*69x10^9(7.95/740)
F=14084391 Newtons

I've been to solve the above and have been told my original answer was incorrect. I've relooked at my work and come up with the above.

Any helps as to whether this looks correct would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks
I assume you correctly calculated the increase in length due to temperature and got 7.95mm.
How did 746mm turn into 740mm? Is that a typo?
You quote too many significant figures for the given data.
Other than that, your work looks right.
 
haruspex said:
I assume you correctly calculated the increase in length due to temperature and got 7.95mm.
How did 746mm turn into 740mm? Is that a typo?
You quote too many significant figures for the given data.
Other than that, your work looks right.

Yeah that looks like a typo. The increase in length has been confirmed correct as part of another question.

Thanks for the confirmation.
 
AutumnBeds said:

Homework Statement



(c) A standard aluminium ingot is 746 mm in length at 20°C. When the ingots reach a temperature of 500°C. Calculate:(ii) the induced force in an ingot assuming it has become jammed in the furnace and is NOT free to expand
y = Modulus of elasticity for aluminium: 69 GPa
A=0.019m^2
Change in length= 7.95mm
Original Length=740mm

Homework Equations



F=Ay(change in length / original length)

The Attempt at a Solution


[/B]
F=0.019*69x10^9(7.95/740)
F=14084391 Newtons

I've been to solve the above and have been told my original answer was incorrect. I've relooked at my work and come up with the above.

Any helps as to whether this looks correct would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

AutumnBeds said:

Homework Statement



(c) A standard aluminium ingot is 746 mm in length at 20°C. When the ingots reach a temperature of 500°C. Calculate:(ii) the induced force in an ingot assuming it has become jammed in the furnace and is NOT free to expand
y = Modulus of elasticity for aluminium: 69 GPa
A=0.019m^2
Change in length= 7.95mm
Original Length=740mm

Homework Equations



F=Ay(change in length / original length)

The Attempt at a Solution


[/B]
F=0.019*69x10^9(7.95/740)
F=14084391 Newtons

I've been to solve the above and have been told my original answer was incorrect. I've relooked at my work and come up with the above.

Any helps as to whether this looks correct would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks
Hi Autumn beds,

I'm stuck on the same question about the induced force on the ingot and was wondering where have you got the 10^9 from in your equation
F=0.019*69x10^9(7.95/740)
F=14084391 Newtons
I've looked through my notes and can't find anything else in the given information in relation to this, I know this was over a year ago for you.

Regards Greg.
 
Gregs6799 said:
where have you got the 10^9 from in your equation
Converting GPa to Pa.
 
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