9.2.5 - Volumetric Expansion
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What is the formula for calculating change in volume due to thermal expansion?
💡 Hint: Remember to identify the symbols used in the formula.
What happens to liquid in a thermometer when it gets heated?
💡 Hint: Think about why liquids behave differently from solids.
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What is the formula for volumetric expansion?
💡 Hint: Recall the specific parameters and symbols in thermal expansion.
True or False: The coefficient of volumetric expansion is always less than or equal to the coefficient of linear expansion.
💡 Hint: Think about the relationship between linear and volumetric expansions.
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An object with an initial volume of 1 m³ expands to 1.03 m³ when heated from 25°C to 75°C. Calculate the coefficient of volumetric expansion.
💡 Hint: Use the expansion formula to find β after calculating ΔV.
A car's fuel tank made of a material with a β of 5 × 10⁻³ °C⁻¹ is filled with 20 gallons of fuel. If the temperature of the fuel increases from 15°C to 35°C, determine the volume increase.
💡 Hint: Convert gallons to cubic meters and remember to use the correct formula.
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