An aluminum beam 80 m long and with a cross-sectional area of 0.10 m 2 is used

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An aluminum beam 80 m long and with a cross-sectional area of 0.10 m2 is used as part of a bridge. The beam is clamped rigidly at both ends. 

(a) If the temperature of the beam is increased by 30°C, what is the extra force exerted by the beam on one of its supports? 

(b) What is the force if the temperature of the beam is decreased by 40°C?

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