A solid metal cube of side 10 cm is heated from
10oC to 60oC. lf the linear expansivity of the metal is 1.2 x 105K-1, calculate the increase in its volume.
- 0.6cm3
- 1.2 cm3
-
1.8 cm3
- 3.6 cm3
- 6.0cm3.
The correct answer is: C
Explanation
Ξv = 3Ξ±vΞΞΈ = 3 x 1.2 x 10-5 x 1000X(60 β 10) = 1.8cm