Physics-Thermal Expansion

NEET Physics Thermal Expansion MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-numerical-Medium-Class 11

A copper rod of length 100 cm is heated from 20°C to 100°C. Given that the coefficient of linear expansion for copper is 1.7 × 10⁻⁵ K⁻¹, what is the increase in length of the rod?

A

36 mm

B

70 mm

C

36 cm

D

70 cm

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

The increase in length is calculated using the formula Δl = αₗ × l × ΔT, where αₗ is the coefficient of linear expansion, l is the original length, and ΔT is the temperature change. Here, Δl = 1.7 × 10⁻⁵ K⁻¹ × 100 cm × 80 K = 1.36 mm.

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