It is desired to slip an aluminum ring over a steel bar (FIGURE 16-26). At 10.00 C

It is desired to slip an aluminum ring over a steel bar (FIGURE 16-26). At 10.00 °C the inside diameter of the ring is 4.000 cm and the diameter of the rod is 4.040 cm.

(a) In order for the ring to slip over the bar, should the ring be heated or cooled? Explain.

(b) Find the temperature of the ring at which it fits over the bar. The bar remains at 10.0 °C.

Figure 16-26

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Steel Aluminum