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Relate the thermal coefficient of linear expansion, `alpha`, the the thermal coefficient of area expansion `beta`.

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To relate the thermal coefficient of linear expansion, denoted as \( \alpha \), to the thermal coefficient of area expansion, denoted as \( \beta \), we can follow these steps: ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding the Definitions**: - The thermal coefficient of linear expansion \( \alpha \) is defined as the fractional change in length per degree change in temperature. - The thermal coefficient of area expansion \( \beta \) is defined as the fractional change in area per degree change in temperature. ...
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