A solid metal cube of side 10 cm is heated from

10oC to 60oC. lf the linear expansivity of the metal is 1.2 x 105K-1, calculate the increase in its volume.

  • A 0.6cm3
  • B 1.2 cm3
  • C 1.8 cm3
  • D 3.6 cm3
  • E 6.0cm3.

The correct answer is C. 1.8 cm3

Δv = 3αvΔθ = 3 x 1.2 x 10-5 x 1000

X(60 – 10) = 1.8cm

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