AFMC AFMC Solved Paper-2000

  • question_answer
    If the coefficient of cubical expansion is x rimes of the coefficient of superficial expansion, then value of x is:

    A) 3                                             

    B)  2.5

    C)  1.5                                        

    D)  2

    Correct Answer: C

    Solution :

    The linear expansivity of a solid is also referred to as the thermal coefficient of linear expansion, and is frequently given the symbol \[(\alpha )\]. As solids expand, so does their surface areas and volumes. The terms superficial expansivity \[(\beta )\] or thermal coefficient of  superficial expansion is used when describing area changes due to temperature changes. For volume changes, the term cubic  expansivity \[(\gamma )\] or thermal coefficient of cubic expansion is  used . For most solids, the relationships \[\gamma =3\alpha \]and \[\beta =2\alpha \]hold Hence, we have \[\gamma =\frac{3\beta }{2}=1.5\beta \] \[\Rightarrow \]  \[x\beta =1.5\beta \]              \[(\because \gamma =x\beta )\] Hence, value of \[x\] is 1.5.


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