The amount of linear expansion of a rod does not depend on
A)the original length of the rod.
B)the specific heat of the rod.
C)the change in the absolute temperature of the rod.
D)the coefficient of linear expansion.
E)the material from which the rod is made.

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The specific heat of a material is not related to its linear expansion. Linear expansion is solely dependent on the change in temperature and the coefficient of linear expansion of the material.

The Amount of Linear Expansion of a Rod Does Not