Answer:
The change in temperature of 576.9°C will produce an elongation of 9 inches per feet in steel.
Explanation:
The formula for linear expansion of a material is:
ΔL = αLΔT
where, ΔL = change in length
L = Original length
ΔT = Change in temperature
α = coefficient of linear expansion
For steel, α = 13 x 10^-6 /°C
L = 100 ft
ΔL = (9 in)(1 ft/12 in) = 0.75 ft
Therefore,
0.75 ft = (13 x 10^-6 /°C)(100 ft)ΔT
ΔT = 576.9°C