9.2 - Thermal Expansion of Solids
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Practice Questions
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What is thermal expansion?
💡 Hint: Think about how heat influences materials.
What does the coefficient of linear expansion (α) indicate?
💡 Hint: Consider its relationship to temperature change.
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What happens to the particles in a solid when it is heated?
💡 Hint: Consider the activity levels of particles with heat.
True or False: The coefficient of linear expansion is the same for all materials.
💡 Hint: Think about why metals and plastics behave differently.
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Calculate the final length of a steel rod (length 5.0 m, initial temperature 25°C) when heated to 75°C. The coefficient of linear expansion for steel is 1.1 × 10^-5 °C⁻¹.
💡 Hint: Remember to apply the linear expansion formula correctly.
A wooden beam of original dimensions 4.0 m x 0.2 m x 0.15 m, expands uniformly when heated from 20°C to 80°C. Calculate the increase in volume if the coefficient of volumetric expansion is 3 × 10^-4 °C⁻¹.
💡 Hint: Track your calculations for each phase of expansion.
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