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MHT CET · Physics · Thermal Properties of Matter

The volume of a metal sphere increases by \(0.33 \%\) when its temperature is raised by \(50^{\circ} \mathrm{C}\). The coefficient of linear expansion of the metal is

  1. A \(2.2 \times 10^{-5} /{ }^{\circ} \mathrm{C}\)
  2. B \(6.6 \times 10^{-5} /{ }^{\circ} \mathrm{C}\)
  3. C \(13.2 \times 10^{-5} /{ }^{\circ} \mathrm{C}\)
  4. D \(19.8 \times 10^{-5} /{ }^{\circ} \mathrm{C}\)
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Correct Answer

(A) \(2.2 \times 10^{-5} /{ }^{\circ} \mathrm{C}\)

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Detailed explanation

\( \frac{\Delta V}{V} = 3 \alpha \Delta T \) \( \alpha = \frac{\Delta V / V}{3 \Delta T} \)