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At a certain temperature the pendulum of a clock keeps correct time. The coefficient of linear expansion for the pendulum material = `1.85xx10^(-5)K^(-1)`. How much will the clock gain or lose in 24 h if the ambient temperature is `10^(@)C` higher?

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