Question

The linear expansion of a material depends on which of the following?

Answer 1

Answer:

1. The change in temperature of the material.

2. The length of the material.

3. The type of material.

Explanation:

The term linear expansion is defined as the increase in length of any conductor when there is a change in temperature. The new length of any wire or rod is given by :

$L=L_o(1+\alpha \Delta T)$

$L_o$ is the initial length of the rod

$\alpha$ is the coefficient of linear expansion

$\Delta T$ is the change in temperature

It is clear that the linear expansion of a material depends on :

1. The change in temperature of the material.

2. The length of the material.

3. The type of material.

So, all options are correct.