Thermal Properties — Easy JEE physics MCQ
A metal rod of length $1$ m at $20°C$ has coefficient of linear expansion $2 \times 10^{-5}$ /°C. Its length at $70°C$ is:
- A. $1.001$ m
- B. $1.002$ m
- C. $1.0001$ m
- D. $1.01$ m
Solution
$\Delta L = L\alpha\Delta T = 1 \times 2 \times 10^{-5} \times 50 = 10^{-3}$ m
$L' = 1 + 0.001 = 1.001$ m
