9.3 - Thermal Expansion of Liquids
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What happens to the volume of a liquid when heated?
💡 Hint: Think about how adding heat affects the particles in the liquid.
What is the formula for calculating the change in volume of a liquid?
💡 Hint: Remember what each symbol represents in the formula.
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What is the relationship between temperature and volume in liquids?
💡 Hint: Consider what happens to the particles in a liquid when heated.
True or False: The coefficient of volumetric expansion for water is the same as that for all liquids.
💡 Hint: Think about how different materials behave when heated.
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A liquid with a volume of 0.5 m³ has a coefficient of volumetric expansion of 3 × 10^-5 °C⁻¹. If the temperature of this liquid increases from 15°C to 45°C, calculate the change in volume.
💡 Hint: Convert all measurements to appropriate SI units where necessary.
In an experiment, a thermometer filled with a liquid expanded to 10 cm when the temperature was 100°C. If the liquid is then cooled to 0°C, how far will the liquid level recede? (Assume the coefficient of expansion is constant.)
💡 Hint: Think about how the relationship between volume and height in a narrow tube works.
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