The coefficient of linear expansion for most materials A)is much less than 1 K^-1. B)is much greater than 1 K^-1. C)is approximately 1 K^-1. D)can be less than,greater than,or about equal to 1 K^-1. E)is described by none of these.

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The coefficient of linear expansion for most materials is much less than 1, indicating that their size changes only a small amount for each degree of temperature change.

The Coefficient of Linear Expansion for Most Materials