Linear Thermal Expansion
Calculator

Inputs

Length change (m)
0.0048

Results

Length change (m)
0.0048
Final length
10.0048

Physics results

Length change (m)0.0048
Final length10.0048

formula-map diagram

Length change (m)
0.0048
Final length
10.0048

Physical relationship

Formula

ΔL = L₀ × α × ΔT

= 0.0048

Note

This result applies an idealized textbook equation to the numbers you entered; it ignores air resistance, material tolerances and other real-world losses.

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