9.3.1 - Volumetric Expansion of Liquids
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Define volumetric expansion.
💡 Hint: Think about how a balloon fills up when you heat the air inside.
What is the formula for calculating the change in volume of a liquid?
💡 Hint: Remember what each symbol represents in the context of liquids.
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What is the formula for the change in volume (ΔV) of a liquid when heated?
💡 Hint: Remember the specific terms for expansion in liquids.
True or False: Liquids do not expand equally in all directions when heated.
💡 Hint: Think about how a liquid behaves in a container when it is heated.
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If 1 gallon (3.785 liters) of a liquid with a coefficient of volumetric expansion of 1.0 × 10^-4 °C⁻¹ is heated from 10°C to 100°C, what is the change in volume?
💡 Hint: Don’t forget to convert gallons to cubic meters for consistency in units.
Discuss the effects of ignoring thermal expansion in engineering applications such as thermometers or bridges.
💡 Hint: Think about real-world consequences of design flaws.
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