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A metal ball immersed in water weighs w1 at 0°C and w2 at 50°C. The coefficient of cubical expansion of metal is less than that of water. Then
PhysicsThermal Properties of MatterNEET
Options:
  • A w1>w2
  • B w1<w2
  • C w1=w2
  • D data is insufficient
Solution:
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The correct answer is: w1<w2
As the coefficient of cubical expansion is more for alcohol then metal.

When we increase temperature, expansion in alcohol is more and hence density decreases,

The buoyant force F=wg decreases as an increase in metal volume are less but the decrease in the density of water is more.

Hence w1<w2

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