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Thermal Expansion of Solids and Liquids

Questions on how solids and liquids expand when heated, including linear and volume expansion coefficients. Tests understanding of thermal effects on materials and practical implications.

25 questions

How much heat is required to vaporize 0.15kg of nitrogen at −196∘C? (Latent heat of vaporization of nitrogen = 2.0×105J

Given: m = 0.15kg, Lv = 2.0×105J kg−1. Q = mLv = 0.15×2.0×105 = 30000J = 30kJ. As per NCERT, applying relevant law/formula with correct units and sign convention leads to 30 kJ. This satisfies dimensional consistency and physical conditions given, so option D is scientifically correct.

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

How much heat is required to melt 0.3kg of ice at 0∘C to water at 0∘C? (Latent heat of fusion = 3.33×105J kg−1)

Given: m = 0.3kg, Lf = 3.33×105J kg−1. Q = mLf = 0.3×3.33×105 = 99900J = 99.9kJ. As per NCERT, applying relevant law/formula with correct units and sign convention leads to 99.9 kJ. 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 silver sphere of radius 8cm at 70∘C is cooled to 20∘C. What is the decrease in its volume? (αl\=1.9×10−5K−1)

Given: r = 8cm, V0 = 43π×83 = 20483πcm3, ΔT = 20−70 = −50∘C, αl = 1.9×10−5K−1. αv = 3αl = 3×1.9×10−5 = 5.7×10−5K−1. ΔV = V0αvΔT = 20483π×5.7×10−5×(−50). ΔV = 20483π×(−2.85×10−3)≈−6.12π≈−19.22cm3 (decrease of 19.22cm3).

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

A 0.2kg aluminium block at 120∘C is placed in 0.8kg of water at 20∘C in a 0.1kg copper calorimeter at 20∘C. What is the

Heat lost = Heat gained. 0.2×900×(120−T) = (0.8×4186+0.1×386)×(T−20). 21600−180T = (3348.8+38.6)×(T−20) = 3387.4T−67748. 21600+67748 = 3387.4T+180T. 89348 = 3567.4T⇒T≈25.04∘C≈25∘C. As per NCERT, applying relevant law/formula with correct units and sign convention leads to 25°C. This satisfies dimensional consistency and physical conditions given, so option A is scientifically correct.

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

What is the key difference between Celsius and Fahrenheit scales at the boiling point of water?

At the boiling point of water under standard pressure, the Celsius scale reads 100∘C, while the Fahrenheit scale reads 212∘F, reflecting different interval sizes and zero points. As per NCERT, applying relevant law/formula with correct units and sign convention leads to Celsius is 100∘, Fahrenheit is 212∘. This satisfies dimensional consistency and physical conditions given, so option B is scientifically correct.

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

What is the relationship between the Celsius and Kelvin scales?

The Kelvin scale is offset from the Celsius scale by 273.15, so T = tC+273.15 (Section 10.4), where T is Kelvin and tC is Celsius. As per NCERT, applying relevant law/formula with correct units and sign convention leads to T\=tC+273.15. This satisfies dimensional consistency and physical conditions given, so option B is scientifically correct.

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

How much heat is needed to convert 0.2kg of water at 100∘C to steam at 100∘C? (Latent heat of vaporization = 2.256×106J

Given: m = 0.2kg, Lv = 2.256×106J kg−1. Q = mLv = 0.2×2.256×106 = 451200J = 451.2kJ. As per NCERT, applying relevant law/formula with correct units and sign convention leads to 451.2 kJ. 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 0.4kg aluminium block at 160∘C is placed in 1.2kg water at 28∘C in a 0.2kg lead calorimeter at 28∘C. What is the final

0.4×900×(160−T) = (1.2×4186+0.2×127.7)×(T−28). 57600−360T = (5023.2+25.54)×(T−28) = 5048.74T−141364.72. 57600+141364.72 = 5048.74T+360T. 198964.72 = 5408.74T⇒T≈36.78∘C≈36.8∘C. As per NCERT, applying relevant law/formula with correct units and sign convention leads to 36.8°C. 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 0.25kg silver block at 150∘C is placed in 1kg of water at 25∘C in a 0.2kg aluminium calorimeter at 25∘C. What is the f

Heat lost = Heat gained. 0.25×236×(150−T) = (1×4186+0.2×900)×(T−25). 8850−59T = (4186+180)×(T−25) = 4366T−109150. 8850+109150 = 4366T+59T. 118000 = 4425T⇒T≈26.67∘C≈26.7∘C. As per NCERT, applying relevant law/formula with correct units and sign convention leads to 26.7°C. This satisfies dimensional consistency and physical conditions given, so option B is scientifically correct.

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