College Physics (7th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-32160-183-1
ISBN 13: 978-0-32160-183-4

Chapter 10 - Temperature and Kinetic Theory - Learning Path Questions and Exercises - Multiple Choice Questions - Page 380: 8

Answer

(d) $1/^{\circ}C$

Work Step by Step

Linear expansion of coefficient is the fractional change in length per degree of temperature change. Hence, the unit is $1/^{\circ}C$.
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