The coefficient of linear expansion can be used to determine the change in the length (per original length) of a material that would occur if the temperature of the material were changed.

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This is true. The coefficient of linear expansion is a measure of how much a material will change in length (or volume) per unit change in temperature. Thus, if the coefficient of linear expansion is known, it is possible to predict the change in length (per original length) that would occur for a given change in temperature.

The Coefficient of Linear Expansion Can Be Used to Determine