The coefficient of volumetric expansion of concrete is 4.0 × 10-^5/°C. If the temperature of 3.00 cubic meters of concrete increases by 50°C, how much will the volume of the concrete increase by?

Answer 1

Hi,

All you need to do is multiply the coefficient by the volume, which will give you the units m^3/C, then multiply by the change in temperature (Delta T). This should give you a pretty small value in m^3 units.

Does this make sense?

Seth L.