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

The coefficient of volume expansion (αv) is three times the coefficient of linear expansion (αl).

B

Metals generally have lower coefficients of linear expansion compared to non-metals.

C

Preventing thermal expansion of a rod by fixing its ends results in tensile strain.

D

The coefficient of linear expansion for glass is higher than that for copper.

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

According to the NCERT context, αv is given as three times αl, meaning αv = 3αl. This relationship indicates that for isotropic expansion, the volume expansion is proportional to the cube of the linear expansion coefficient.

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