Properties Of Solids And Liquids Question 579
Question: When a copper ball is heated, the largest percentage increase will occur in its
Options:
A) Diameter
B) Area
C) Volume
D) Density
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Answer:
Correct Answer: C
Solution:
When a copper ball is heated, its size increases. As $ Volume\propto {{( radius )}^{3}} $ and $ Area~\propto {{( radius )}^{2}} $ , so percentage increase will be largest in its volume. Density will decrease with rise in temperature.
