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Earn 100

What are examples of Thermal expansion?

Important Questions on Heat Transfer

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The linear expansion of a solid rod is independent of its:
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The area of cross-section of a railway track is 0.01 m2. The temperature variation is 10 °C. Coefficient of linear expansion of material of track is 10-5 C-1. The energy stored per meter in the track is J m-1. (Young's modulus of material of track is 1011 N m-2)

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Medicine bottles are produced by which glass?
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Give reasons for the following.

Rivet is heated before fixing in the hole to join two metal plates.

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The _____ of liquid water is 1g/cc.
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Look at this table of densities.

Material Density in kg/m3
Pure water (Liquid) 1000
Pure ice (Solid Water) 917
Seawater (liquid water with added salt and minerals) 1030
Wood (pine) 700

Is solid (frozen) pure water more dense or less dense than pure liquid water?

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At which temperature is the density of water is maximum?
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Borosilicate glass is used to produce-
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Write the quadrants in which the following points lie:

-4,7

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The density of water at 4 °C is 1 g/cc. Above 4 °C, the density of water.
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A mercury thermometer makes use of the property of expansion of liquids on heating.
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State the reason why ice floats on water. 
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Density of ice is more than the density of water. 
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Explain why rails have gaps at specific distances.
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State whether the following statement is true or false. If false, give the correct statement.

Borosilicate glass does not expand much on being heated.

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How do plants and animals living inside water in cold regions survive even after the freezing of water? 

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The density of water is maximum at _____ °C .
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Iron rims are heated before they are fixed on the wooden wheels. Explain the reason.
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Fruits and vegetables get damaged during severe frost due to the?
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Write a note on thermostat.