ACTIVITY 2: Coefficient of Linear Expansion

DATA AND RESULT

(Remark: Express the length and Coefficient of Linear Expansion in 2 decimal places and the
Temperature and percent error as whole numbers. You may use Scientific notation for very
small and very large values)

Table 2.1 Linear Expansion of Brass

Theoretical value of the coefficient of linear expansion (per °C) = 2.00 x 10 -5
Difference in
Description Initial Reading Final Reading
Readings
Length of the Metal Rod, mm 640 mm 0.86 mm 639.14
Temperature of the Metal Rod. °C 23 Celsius 72 Celsius 49
Coefficient of Linear Expansion -0.02

Table 2.2 Linear Expansion of Steel

Theoretical value of the coefficient of linear expansion (per °C) = 1.20 x 10 -5
Difference in
Description Initial Reading Final Reading
Readings
Length of the Metal Rod, mm 640.00 640.36 0.36
Temperature of the Metal Rod. °C 26 67 41
Coefficient of Linear Expansion 0.00000137

Table 2.3 Percent Error of Coefficient of Linear Expansion

Brass Steel
Percent error between the 100,100 88.58
experimental value and the
theoretical value, % Error