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MHT CET · Physics · Thermal Properties of Matter

A liquid having coefficient of cubical expansion ' \(\gamma\) ' is kept in a copper vessel having coefficient of linear expansion \(\frac{\gamma}{3}\). If heat is supplied to the vessel, the original level of the liquid in the vessel will

  1. A increase.
  2. B decrease
  3. C remain almost the same.
  4. D may increase or decrease.
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(C) remain almost the same.

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\(\gamma_{vessel} = 3\alpha_{vessel} = 3 \left( \frac{\gamma}{3} \right) = \gamma\) \(\gamma_{liquid} = \gamma\)
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