Question: The coefficient of linear expansion of steel is 11 x 10⁻⁶ per °c . A steel ball has a volume of
exactly 100 cm³ at 0 C. When heated to 100 C, its volume becomes:
Answer:
100.11 cm³
Explanation:
From the question,
γ = (v₂-v₁)/(v₁Δt)...................... Equation 1
Where γ = coefficient of volume expansion, v₂ = final volume, v₁ = initial volume, Δt = change in temperature.
make v₂ the subject of the equation
v₂ = v₁+γv₁Δt..................... Equation 2
Given: v₁ = 100 cm³, γ = 11×10⁻⁶/°C, Δt = 100 °C.
Substitute into equation 2
v₂ = 100+100(11×10⁻⁶)(100)
v₂ = 100+0.11
v₂ = 100.11 cm³
