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What is coefficient linear expansion?

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Dear student,
The coefficient of linear expansion of a substance is the ratio of the change in length to the original length per degree rise in temperature of a rod or a bar. It is a physical quantity depending on the nature of the material of the rod or bar. Its unit is K-1 or oC-1.
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