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A steel cylinder has a volume of 1.5L at 55∘C. What temperature must it be heated to for the volume to increase by 0.005

Given: V0 = 1.5L = 1500cm3, ΔV = 0.0054L = 5.4cm3, αl = 1.2×10−5K−1, T1 = 55∘C. αv = 3αl = 3×1.2×10−5 = 3.6×10−5K−1. ΔV = V0αvΔT⇒5.4 = 1500×3.6×10−5×ΔT. ΔT = 5.41500×3.6×10−5 = 5.40.054 = 100K. T2 = 55+100 = 155∘C.

Ref: NCERT Class 11 Physics, Chapter 11: Thermal Properties – Calorimetry.

Which of the following is true about the coefficient of volume expansion compared to the coefficient of linear expansion

The coefficient of volume expansion (αv) is three times the coefficient of linear expansion (αl), as αv = 3αl (Section 10.5). As per NCERT, applying relevant law/formula with correct units and sign convention leads to αv\=3αl. This satisfies dimensional consistency and physical conditions given, so option C is scientifically correct.

Ref: NCBI Bookshelf, Ideal Gas Law: P1V1/T1 = P2V2/T2.

A copper plate has an area of 0.8m2 at 60∘C. What is the decrease in area when cooled to 10∘C? (αl\=1.7×10−5K−1)

Given: A0 = 0.8m2, ΔT = 10−60 = −50∘C, αl = 1.7×10−5K−1. ΔA = A0×2αlΔT = 0.8×2×1.7×10−5×(−50). ΔA = 0.8×3.4×10−5×(−50) = −0.00136m2 (decrease of 0.00136m2). As per NCERT, applying relevant law/formula with correct units and sign convention leads to 0.00136 m². This satisfies dimensional consistency and physical conditions given, so option C is scientifically correct.

Ref: NCERT Class 11 Physics, Thermal Properties and Gravitation.

A silver ring has an inner circumference of 31.4cm at 15∘C. What temperature must it be heated to for the circumference

Given: L0 = 31.4cm, ΔL = 0.0597cm, αl = 1.9×10−5K−1, T1 = 15∘C. ΔL = L0αlΔT⇒0.0597 = 31.4×1.9×10−5×ΔT. ΔT = 0.059731.4×1.9×10−5 = 0.05975.966×10−4≈100K. T2 = 15+100 = 115∘C. As per NCERT, applying relevant law/formula with correct units and sign convention leads to 115°C. This satisfies dimensional consistency and physical conditions given, so option C is scientifically correct.

Ref: NCERT Class 11 Physics, Chapter 11: Thermal Properties – Calorimetry.

A brass rod of length 2.5m at 20∘C is heated to 220∘C. If its cross-sectional area increases by 0.018cm2, what was its o

Given: ΔT = 220−20 = 200∘C, ΔA = 0.018cm2, αl = 1.8×10−5K−1. Area expansion: ΔA = A0×2αlΔT. 0.018 = A0×2×1.8×10−5×200. 0.018 = A0×7.2×10−3⇒A0 = 0.0187.2×10−3 = 2.5cm2. As per NCERT, applying relevant law/formula with correct units and sign convention leads to 2.5 cm². This satisfies dimensional consistency and physical conditions given, so option B is scientifically correct.

Ref: NCERT Class 11 Physics, Chapter 11: Thermal Properties – Calorimetry.

A steel plate has an area of 1.2m2 at 45∘C. What is the decrease in area when cooled to 5∘C? (αl\=1.2×10−5K−1)

Given: A0 = 1.2m2, ΔT = 5−45 = −40∘C, αl = 1.2×10−5K−1. Area expansion: ΔA = A0×2αlΔT = 1.2×2×1.2×10−5×(−40). ΔA = 1.2×2.4×10−5×(−40) = −0.001152m2 (decrease of 0.001152m2). As per NCERT, applying relevant law/formula with correct units and sign convention leads to 0.001152 m². This satisfies dimensional consistency and physical conditions given, so option D is scientifically correct.

Ref: University Physics, Chapter 17: Thermal Expansion.

A brass cube of side 15cm at 35∘C is heated to 135∘C. What is the increase in its surface area if one face is 225cm2? (α

Given: A0 = 225cm2 (one face), total surface area = 6×225 = 1350cm2, ΔT = 135−35 = 100∘C, αl = 1.8×10−5K−1. Area expansion: ΔA = A0×2αlΔT. For total surface area: ΔA = 1350×2×1.8×10−5×100 = 1350×3.6×10−3 = 4.86cm2.

Ref: NCERT Class 11 Physics, Chapter 11: Thermal Properties – Calorimetry.