9.3.2 - Example of Liquid Expansion
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What happens to the volume of a liquid when it is heated?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens to the particles in the liquid.
What is the formula for calculating volumetric expansion?
💡 Hint: Recall what each variable represents.
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What is the coefficient of volumetric expansion for water provided in the example?
💡 Hint: It's the value given alongside the water heating example.
True or False: An increase in temperature will always decrease the volume of a liquid.
💡 Hint: Think about what happens to particles when they heat up.
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A cylindrical tank with a radius of 0.5 m contains 500 liters of water at 25°C. If the water is heated to 75°C with a volumetric expansion coefficient of 2.1×10⁻⁴ °C⁻¹, determine the increase in volume and whether the tank can hold the expanded water.
💡 Hint: Convert liters to cubic meters first and think about the volume's total capacity.
Explain the potential problems caused by liquid expansion in sealed containers under extreme heating conditions. How might this lead to failure of the container?
💡 Hint: Consider examples in everyday containers that could fail under pressure.
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