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

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    The volume of a metal ball increases by 0.18% when its temperature is increased by \[{{30}^{o}}C\] What is the coefficient of linear expansion of metal?

    A) \[2\times {{10}^{-5}}{{l}^{0}}C\]                  

    B) \[3\times {{10}^{-5}}{{l}^{0}}C\]

    C) \[6\times {{10}^{-5}}{{l}^{0}}C\]                  

    D) \[1.8\times {{10}^{-4}}{{l}^{0}}C\]

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

    Increase in volume of ball \[\Delta V=V\gamma \Delta T\]
    \[\frac{\Delta V}{V}=\gamma \Delta T\]
    \[\frac{\Delta V}{V}=\frac{0.18}{100}\]and \[\Delta T=30{{\,}^{0}}C\]
    \[\therefore \]\[\gamma =\frac{\Delta V}{V\Delta t}=\frac{0.18}{100\times 30}=6\times {{10}^{-5}}\]per \[^{0}C\]
    \[\alpha =\frac{\gamma }{3}=\frac{6\times {{10}^{-5}}}{3}=2\times {{10}^{-5}}\]per \[{{\,}^{0}}C\]


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