Physics: Principles with Applications (7th Edition)

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Chapter 9 - Static Equilibrium; Elasticity and Fracture - Problems - Page 256: 42

Answer

$3.0 \times 10^{-5}m$

Work Step by Step

Use the definition of strain. $$\Delta \mathcal{l}=(\mathcal{l}_o)(strain)$$ $$=(8.6m)( 3.5 \times 10^{-6})=3.0 \times 10^{-5}m$$
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