Thermal Expansion Puzzles
Physics Education
2007-05-23 v1 General Physics
Abstract
The standard formula that describes the thermal expansion of a solid creates several puzzles for discerning students. Three puzzles are reviewed, and their common resolution discussed both conceptually and quantitatively.
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@article{arxiv.physics/0507116,
title = {Thermal Expansion Puzzles},
author = {Rajesh R. Parwani},
journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:physics/0507116},
year = {2007}
}
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5 pages