NEET2015PhysicsMechanical Properties of SolidsActual
The value of coefficient of volume expansion of glycerin is 5 × 10 - 4  K - 1 . The fractional change in the density of glycerin for a rise of 40  o C in its temperature is:
Options
- A0.020
- B0.025
- C0.010
- D0.015
Correct answer
A. 0.020
Step-by-step solution
ρ = ρ 0 1 - γ ∆ t ∆ ρ ρ 0 = γ ∆ T = 5 × 10 - 4 40 = 0.02