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Elasticity, Thermal Expansion, Calorimetry and Heat Transfer: Volume Expansion MCQ

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Volume ExpansionMediumQuestion 30828

Question

A liquid in a container expands apparently less than its real expansion. Apparent expansion equals:
  1. A
    Real expansion only
  2. B
    Real expansion − expansion of container
    Correct
  3. C
    Real expansion + expansion of container
  4. D
    Same as container expansion

Correct answer

Real expansion − expansion of container

Explanation

Apparent coefficient of expansion = γ_liquid − γ_container.

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