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what is the coefficient of thermal expansion?
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the coefficient of thermal expansion is the ratio of the change in size of an object due to a change in temperature. it measures how much material will expand or contract when exposed to different temperatures. it is usually expressed as a fractional change in length per degree of temperature change.
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