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DrMcDreamy
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Homework Statement
A bridge is made with segments of concrete 76 m long (at the original temperature). If the linear expansion coefficient is 1.2 × 10−5(◦C)−1, how much spacing is needed to allow for expansion for an increase in temperature of 69◦F? Answer in units of cm.
Homework Equations
I don't know, we never did this in lecture, so I lost as to what to do.
The Attempt at a Solution
What formula am I supposed to use?