A metallic axle with a diameter of 20mm has to be fitted into a wheel which has a circular hole at its center with diameter 18.5mm. To fit the axle into the hole, the axle is dipped into liquid nitrogen at a temperature of -200°C. Calculate the coefficient of linear expansion of the metal. Solve with complete solution.

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A metallic axle with a diameter of 20mm has to be fitted into a wheel which has a circular hole
at its center with diameter 18.5mm. To fit the axle into the hole, the axle is dipped into liquid
nitrogen at a temperature of -200°C. Calculate the coefficient of linear expansion of the metal. Solve with complete solution.

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