Physics-Thermal Expansion

NEET Physics Thermal Expansion MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 11

Which of the following statements about thermal expansion is correct?

A

Linear expansion occurs when a substance expands in one dimension due to temperature increase.

B

Volume expansion is independent of temperature changes in solids.

C

Copper has a lower coefficient of linear expansion than glass.

D

All materials expand the same amount for a given temperature increase.

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

Statement A is correct as linear expansion refers specifically to the expansion in one dimension, which occurs due to an increase in temperature. Statement B is incorrect as volume expansion does depend on temperature changes in solids. Statement C is wrong since copper expands more than glass. Statement D is also incorrect because different materials have different expansion rates.

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