The coefficient of linear expansion of steel is 12 × 10^-6 K^-1. What is the change in length of a 25-m steel bridge span when it undergoes a temperature change of 40 K?

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The change in length (ΔL) can be calculated using the formula ΔL = αLΔT, where α is the coefficient of linear expansion, L is the original length, and ΔT is the temperature change. Substituting the given values: ΔL = (12 × 10^-6 K^-1)(25 m)(40 K) = 0.012 m = 1.2 cm.

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