EASY
Earn 100

What is a thermostat used for?

Important Questions on Heat

MEDIUM

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)

EASY
A thermostat is a device which maintains _____.
EASY
_____ expand less than liquids.
EASY
Give one word for the following.
A strip made from two thin strips of metal which expand by different amounts when heated.
HARD
The density of water at 4 °C is 1 g/cc. Above 4 °C, the density of water.
EASY
 A _____ is a metal pin or bolt used for fastening metal plates.
MEDIUM
State the reason why ice floats on water. 
EASY
Fruits and vegetables get damaged during severe frost due to the?
EASY
A mercury thermometer makes use of the property of expansion of liquids on heating.
EASY
Which of the following curve represents the variation of density of water with temperature?
MEDIUM
At which temperature is the density of water is maximum?
EASY
The _____ of liquid water is 1g/cc.
HARD
Explain why rails have gaps at specific distances.
MEDIUM
The density of water at 4 °C is
MEDIUM
Give reasons for the following.

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

HARD

At what temperature is the density of water maximum? 

A: 100CB : 0CC : 4C

Enter your correct as A, B or C.

EASY
Give one word for the following.
A metal pin or bolt used for fastening metal plates.
EASY
Iron rims are heated before they are fixed on the wooden wheels. Explain the reason.
EASY
State whether the following statement is true or false. If false, give the correct statement.

Borosilicate glass does not expand much on being heated.

MEDIUM
Write a note on thermostat.