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Thermal expansion in solids, liquids and gases - class-X

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When hot liquid is poured into a thick glass tumbler,it cracks

  1. Glass is good conductor of heat

  2. Glass is poor conductor of heat

  3. Both

  4. None


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

When hot liquid is poured into a thick glass tumbler,it cracks.the reason is that the glass is a poor conductor of heat.when a hot liquid is poured into a tumbler ,the inner surface of the tumbler becomes hot,while the outer surface remain at room temperature.

Unit of real expansion

  1. $^{\circ} C^{-1}$

  2. $/K$

  3. Both

  4. None


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The true increase in the volume of liquid per unit original volume per degree rise in temperature is called the coefficient of real coefficient.

If the pendulum of a clock is made of a metal like steel or brass

  1. It's length increases in summer

  2. Time period of oscillation increases

  3. Both

  4. None


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

If the pendulum of a clock is made of a metal like steel or brass,its length increases in summer due to increase in Temperature ,hence time period of oscillation increases and the clock goes slow.

Coefficient of real expansion

  1. Apparent increase in volume/original volume $\times$ rise in temperature

  2. True increase in volume/ original volume $\times$ rise in temperature

  3. Both

  4. None


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The true increase in the volume of liquid per unit original volume of liquid per degree rise in temperature is called coefficient of volume expansion.

A heating coil is immersed in a 100g sample of $H _2O(l)$ at 1 atm and $100 \circ C$ in a closed vessel. In this heating process, 60% of the liquid is converted to the gaseous form at constant pressure of 1 atm. The densities of liquid and gaseous water under these conditions are $1000 kg / m^3$ and $0.60 kg /m^3$ respectively. Magnitude of the work done for the process is

  1. 4997 J

  2. 4970 J

  3. 9994 J

  4. 1060 J


Correct Option: A

A liquid column of height $80cm$ at $0^oC$ balances the same liquid of height $80.4cm$ at $100^oC$. ${\gamma} _{R}$ is

  1. $4 \times {10}^{-5}/^oC$

  2. $3 \times {10}^{-5}/^oC$

  3. $5 \times {10}^{-5}/^oC$

  4. $6 \times {10}^{-5}/^oC$


Correct Option: C

When the temperature of the body increases from to t+Δt, its moment of inertia increases from to I+Δ.The coefficient of liner expansion of the body is α. The ratio ΔI/is equal to:

  1. $ \Delta t/I$

  2. $ 2 \Delta t/I$

  3. $ \alpha \Delta t$

  4. $2 \alpha \Delta t$


Correct Option: D

In Searle's apparatus we have two wires. During experiment we study the extension in one wire. The use of second wire is-

  1. to support the apparatus because it is heavy and may not break single wire

  2. to compensate the changes in length caused by changes in temperature of atmosphere during experimentation

  3. to keep the apparatus in level so that extension is measured accurately

  4. all the three above


Correct Option: C

State applications of thermal expansion.

  1. Thermometers

  2. galvanometer

  3. ammeter

  4. voltmeter


Correct Option: A
Explanation:
Application of thermal expansions are:
1. Rivetting
2. Fitting the steel rim on a horse cart wheel
3. Hot air balloons
4. Thermometers

Real expansion of liquid is :

  1. independent of expansion of the vessel

  2. dependent on expansion of the vessel

  3. independent of nature of the liquid

  4. depends on both nature of the liquid and vessel


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Real expansion is the expansion of the liquid independent of where it is contained and is a property of the liquid. Apparent expansion will depend on  the container.

The holes through which the fish plates are fitted to join the rails are oval in shape because :

  1. bolts are in oval shape

  2. to allow the movement of rails in the direction of length due to change in temperature

  3. to make the fitting easy and tight

  4. only oval shape holes are possible


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

A fishplate is a metal bar that is bolted to the ends of two rails to join them together in a track. Because of friction between wheel and rails temperature increases. Thus a thermal expansion on rails happens. So, if rails are joined one after another without keeping any gap between them, the rails may bend. The holes through which the fish plates are fitted to join the rails are oval in shape to give sufficient space for length of the rails to increase. 

A piece of glass is heated to a high temperature and then allowed to cool. If it cracks, a probable reason for this is the following property of glass :

  1. Low thermal conductivity

  2. High thermal conductivity

  3. High specific heat

  4. High melting point


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In case of low thermal conductivity, the heat is not distributed properly. When it is heated, the temperature at its outer  surface increases more than in the inner part. This means expansion on the outer part will be more than the inner part. So a stress will be generated. If the body is cooled again, the outer surface will contract more rapidly, then the inner part. This stress will generate crack in the body.

The apparent coefficient of expansion of a liquid depends upon :

  1. the nature of the liquid

  2. the scale of temperature

  3. the mass of the liquid

  4. the pressure of the liquid


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The apparent coefficient of expansion of a liquid depends on the mass of the liquid.

Which of the following would expand more on heating?

  1. Carbon dioxide

  2. Hydrogen peroxide

  3. Calcium hydroxide

  4. Calcium carbonate


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In room temperature, carbon dioxide is gas, hydrogen peroxide is liquid, calcium hydroxide is solid and calcium carbonate is solid.

Gases expand more because of large intermolecular distance and weak intermolecular force.

Wires on electric poles are mounted tightly, in winter.

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: B
Explanation:
As due to their linear coefficient of expansion
$\alpha =\cfrac { 1 }{ L } \cfrac { dL }{ dT } $
the wires will get a bit loose when summer comes, so they are safe. If they are loosely mounted in winters then as when summer comes, they will become more loose and can cause accidents.

While laying the railway tracks on wooden plank,a small gap is left between the successive lengths of rail because

  1. It no gap is left, the expansion of rails will cause them to bend sideways

  2. If no gap is left, the expansion will break the rails

  3. If no gap is left, rails decrease in length

  4. All


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The rails of railway tracks are made up of steel.in summer,due to considerable rise in atmospheric temperature, the rails tend to increase in length,so they bend sideways if they are not allowed to increase in length.therefore while laying the railway tracks on wooden plank,a small gap is left between the successive lengths of rail.

Pouring hot water to open the tightly closed lid is an application of : 

  1. Thermal expansion in liquid

  2. Thermal expansion in solid

  3. Thermal expansion in gas

  4. Thermal expansion in both solid and liquid


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

When we pour hot water on a tightly closed lid, it expands due to heat gained from hot water. Due to this heat lid expands and becomes loose. This is thermal expansion of solids.

Why the telephone and electrical cables are strung out a little loose between the poles?

  1. To transfer high voltage current.

  2. To prevent contraction and snapping of the wire during winter.

  3. To avoid confusion in connecting the wires

  4. To avoid congestion over poles


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

When a solid gets heat it expands and on cooling it contracts. Due to this electrical and telephone cables are strung out a little loose so that in winter, as cables contract due to cooling of atmosphere and snapping may occur, can be avoided. 

There are two spherical balls A and B of the samematerial with same surface, but the diameter of A is half that of B. If Aand B are heated to the sametemperature and then allowed to cool, then 

  1. Rate of cooling is same in both

  2. Rate of cooling of A is four times that of B

  3. Rate of cooling of A is twice that of $\mathrm { B }$

  4. Rate of cooling of A is 1$/ 4$ times that of $\mathrm { B }$


Correct Option: C

why Loops are joined with the metal pipe line?

  1. capacity

  2. temperature

  3. pressure

  4. none of these


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Metals has the capacity to expand or contract due to temperature change. Metals pipe also expand in summer and contract in winter, such changes can cause deformities, inorder to avoid this, loops are joined with the metal pipe.

A clock which keeps correct time at $20^{\small\circ}C$, is subjected to $40^{\small\circ}C$. If coefficient of linear expansion of the pendulum is $12\times10^{-6}$ per $^{\small\circ}C$. How much will it gain or loose in time?

  1. $10.3\space seconds/day$

  2. $20.6\space seconds/day$

  3. $5\space seconds/day$

  4. $20\space minutes/day$


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

$\quad T = 2\pi\sqrt{\displaystyle\frac{l}{g}}$
$\quad \displaystyle\frac{\triangle T}{T} = 2\pi\times\displaystyle\frac{1}{2}(l/g)^{-1/2}\times\triangle l/l$
$\quad (\because T + \triangle T = 2\pi\sqrt{\displaystyle\frac{l+\triangle l}{g}})$
$\quad \therefore \displaystyle\frac{\triangle T}{T} = \displaystyle\frac{1}{2}\displaystyle\frac{\triangle l}{l} = \displaystyle\frac{1}{2}\propto\triangle\theta$
$\quad = \displaystyle\frac{1}{2}\times12\times10^{-6}\times(40-20) = 12\times10^{-5}$
$\quad \triangle T = T\times12\times10^{-5} = 24\times60\times60\times10^{-5} = 10.3\space s/day$

Coefficient of apparent expansions of a liquid in two different vessels a and b. then the real coefficient of expansions of liquid, if the ratil of volume expansion of vessels is x : y

  1. $\dfrac{ay-bx}{x+y}$

  2. $\dfrac{ay+bx}{x+y}$

  3. $\dfrac{ay-bx}{x-y}$

  4. $\dfrac{ay+bx}{x-y}$


Correct Option: A

Gaps are left between railway tracks because.

  1. gaps provide the space for the tracks to expand in summer heat

  2. gaps hold the tracks firmly

  3. to produce gentle rhythmic sound when the train moves on the track

  4. it is customary to leave the gaps


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Railway tracks being made out of metal ( Iron ) expand due to increase in temperature in summers.

If a bimetallic strip is heated, it will

  1. Bend towards the metal with lower thermal expansion coefficient.

  2. Bend towards the metal with higher thermal expansion coefficient.

  3. Twist itself into helix.

  4. Have no bending.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Answer is A

A bimetallic strip consists of two metal strips fastened together. Metals are chosen that expand at different rates when the strips get hot. When one strip gets longer than the other, the combination has to bend. These strips are often used in thermostats in houses to control the house temperature. When the strip is cold, it bends one way, and as it gets hotter it bends the other way.

Iron or steel is used in reinforcement in concrete because

  1. Concrete has high coefficient of expansion than iron or steel

  2. Concrete has low coefficient of expansion than iron or steel

  3. Both have nearly equal coefficient of expansions

  4. Iron or steel is a good conductor of heat


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The properties of thermal expansion for both steel and concrete are approximately the same as both have nearly equal coefficient of expansion . This along with excellent bendability property makes steel the best material as reinforcement in concrete structures.

Crucibles are made of mixture of quartz and silica since the linear coefficient of expansion is

  1. Zero for that mixture

  2. Infinity for that mixture

  3. Negative for that mixture

  4. Positive for that mixture


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Its thermal expansion is practically zero. Bricks of this type are used in the melter crown of the glass furnace as they provide good resistance to creep and good mechanical strength at the operating temperature.

Which of the following statement is wrong?

  1. Bimetal is used in metal thermometer

  2. Bimetals are used to generate electricity

  3. Bimetals relays are used to open or close electric circuits

  4. Bimetals is used in thermostats for regulating heating or cooling of rooms


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Bimetals are made of two different metals having different coefficient of expansion.  

A bimetallic strip is used to convert a temperature change into mechanical displacement.
Bimetal has the property of bending when heated,so used for open or close circuits.
Thermostats can be constructed in many ways and may use a variety of sensors to measure the temperature, commonly a thermistor or bimetallic strip. The output of the sensor then controls the heating or cooling apparatus.
Thus statement B is wrong.

The brass disc fits tightly in a hole in a steel plate. To loose the disc from hole

  1. We should cool the system

  2. We should heat the system

  3. We should apply external force

  4. It cannot be separated


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The linear expansion of coefficient of brass is more than steel .The system must be cooled which causes more contraction in brass disc and less contraction in the hole of steel plate. The disc becomes loose.

Why the error creeps into the time shown by the pendulum clock made of ordinary metal during winter and summer.

  1. In summer days are long and in winter it is small

  2. In summer, the length of the pendulum decreases, and in winter, it increases.

  3. In summer, the length of the pendulum increases, and in winter, it decreases.

  4. In summer days are small and in winters it is long


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The time taken for the pendulum to complete one oscillation is called period $(T)$. $T$ increases with increase in length. We know that substances expand on heating and contract on cooling.

Select the correct option given below:
There is a hole in the middle of a copper plate . When heating the plate,diameter of hole would be

  1. always increase

  2. always decrease

  3. remains the same

  4. none of these


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A metal expand on heating. If a hole is made in the metal plate, the hole will also expand due to the expansion of the material. It can be explained by considering the air in the region of hole and that air will also expand on heating. Therefore, diameter of the hole increases always.

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