A copper plate has a hole with a diameter of 2.50 cm. A copper shaft with a diameter of 2.501 cm is to be inserted into the hole. If the linear coefficient of thermal expansion for copper is then what is the decrease in temperature the copper shaft has to be subjected to in order to allow the shaft to just fit inside the hole?

A. 23.5

B. 26.4

C. 30.1

D. 33.3

E. 39.5


A. 23.5

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