Thermal Properties of Matter - Result Question 4

4. The density of water at 20C is 998kg/m3 and at 40C992kg/m3. The coefficient of volume expansion of water is [NEET Kar. 2013]

(a) 104/C

(b) 3×104/C

(c) 2×104/C

(d) 6×104/C

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Answer:

Correct Answer: 4. (b)

Solution:

  1. (b) Given

T1=20C,T2=40Cρ20=998kg/m3,ρ40=992kg/m3

 As ρT2=ρT11+γΔT=ρT11+γ(T2T1)992=9981+γ(4020)992=9981+20γ20γ=9989921=6992γ=6992×120=3×104/C



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