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Coefficient of volumetric expansion αV is not a constant. It depends on temperature. Variation of αV with temperature T for metals is
Q. Coefficient of volumetric expansion
α
V
is not a constant. It depends on temperature. Variation of
α
V
with temperature
T
for metals is
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133
Thermal Properties of Matter
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A
30%
B
5%
C
37%
D
28%
Solution:
α
V
is a characteristic of the substance but is not strictly a constant. It depends in general on temperature as shown in figure (c). It is seen that
α
V
becomes constant only at a higher temperature.