Expansion of Solids

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Concept of Expansion of Solids

  • Linear or Longitudinal Expansion of Solids
  • The Expression for Change in Length Due to Heating
  • Coefficient of Linear Expansion
  • Superficial or Areal Expansion of Solids
  • The Expression for Change in Area Due to Heating
  • Coefficient of Superficial Expansion
  • Volumetric or Cubical Expansion of Solids
  • The Expression for Change in Volume Due to Heating
  • Coefficient of Cubical Expansion
  • Relation Between Coefficients

Applications of Expansion of Solids

  • Applications of Linear Expansion
  • Applications of Superficial Expansion
  • Applications of Cubical Expansion

Numerical Problems on Expansion of Solids

  • To calculate Change in Dimensions
  • To Find Coefficients of Expansion
  • To Find Corrected Length