Precision linear expansion apparatus Manufacturer,Supplier and Exporter in India
Product Code : SCL-MH-12791
Quick Answer: The Precision Linear Expansion Apparatus measures the small increase in length of a metal rod when it is heated. Repeating the test with different metal rods lets students find and compare the coefficient of linear expansion.
Last updated: October 2026
Key Features
Measures change in length of a heated metal rod
Used to determine the coefficient of linear expansion
Different metal rods can be compared
Heating and measurement-based experiment
Technical Specifications
Specification
Value
Measurement type
Change in length due to heating
Application
Study of linear expansion of solids
Operation
Heating and measurement-based experiment
Concepts covered
Heat, temperature, thermal expansion, linear expansion, coefficient of expansion
About This Product
Students heat a rod through a known temperature rise, read the change in length and calculate the coefficient of linear expansion. The result links heat and thermodynamics lessons to engineering cases such as railway tracks, bridges, pipelines and metal structures.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is found with the Precision Linear Expansion Apparatus?
The coefficient of linear expansion of a metal rod, from the change in length measured for a known rise in temperature.
