Referring to Table 16-1, which would be more accurate for all season outdoor use: a tape measure made of steel or one made of aluminum?

Table 16-1

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Coefficient of linear Coefficient of volume expansion, a(K) expansion, B(K') Substance Substance Lead Ether 29 x 106 1.51 x 103 Aluminum Carbon 1.18 x 10 24 x 10 tetrachloride Brass 19 x 106 Alcohol 1.01 x 103 Copper 17 x 10 Gasoline 0.95 x 103 Iron (steel) 12 x 106 Olive oil 0.68 x 103 Concrete 12 x 10-6 Water 0.21 x 103 Window glass 11 x 106 Mercury 0.18 x 103 Pyrex glass 3.3 x 10 6 Quartz 0.50 x 10