This correct option is C.
10^-2 = 0.001
8.7 * 10^-2 = 8.7 * 0.001 = 0.0087
Thus, 8.7 * 10^-2 is equivalent to 0.0087.
Answer:
The coefficient of thermal expansion describes how the size of an object changes with a change in temperature. ... In general, substances expand or contract when their temperature changes, with expansion or contraction occurring in all directions.
