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Can we related the thermal coefficient of linear expansion, `alpha`, to the thermal coefficient of volume expansion?

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To relate the thermal coefficient of linear expansion (α) to the thermal coefficient of volume expansion (γ), we can follow these steps: ### Step-by-Step Solution 1. **Understand the Definitions**: - The thermal coefficient of linear expansion (α) is defined as the fractional change in length per degree change in temperature. - The thermal coefficient of volume expansion (γ) is defined as the fractional change in volume per degree change in temperature. ...
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