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View SchemaThermal Expansion Puzzles
| Authors | Rajesh R. Parwani |
|---|---|
| Categories | |
| ArXiv ID | physics/0507116 |
| URL | https://arxiv.org/abs/physics/0507116 |
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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