Melting, freezing, and boiling changes phase state compound nuclear wouldnt it be state because it is till water

Does anyone know how to solve this problem? i really need . i made an attempt but i just cant get it. a metal rod is 25.000 cm long at 25.0 degrees celsius. when heated to 102.0 degrees celsius, it is 25.054 cm long. what is the coefficient of linear expansion for this metal.

An athlete is holding 24 lb of weights at a height of 6 inches above the stack as shown. to lower the weights, she applies a constant force of 5 lb to the handle. determine the velocity of the weights immediately before they hit the stack.

Anika asks eva to roll a basketball and then a bowling ball to her. which requires more force to roll, and why?