JEE Main & Advanced Physics Thermometry, Calorimetry & Thermal Expansion Question Bank Thermal Expansion

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    If the length of a cylinder on heating increases by 2%, the area of its base will increase by             [CPMT 1993; BHU 1997]

    A)            0.5%                                        

    B)            2%

    C)            1% 

    D)            4%

    Correct Answer: D

    Solution :

               \[A\propto {{L}^{2}}\] Þ \[\frac{\Delta A}{A}=2\cdot \frac{\Delta L}{L}\] Þ \[\frac{\Delta A}{A}=2\times 2=4%\].


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