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Mechanical Properties Of Fluids

Question
CBSEENPH11020648

The value of the coefficient of volume expansion of glycerin is 5 x 10-4 K-1. The fractional change in the density of glycerin for a rise of 400C in its temperature is 

  • 0.015

  • 0.020

  • 0.025

  • 0.010

Solution

B.

0.020

Given the value of coefficient of volume expansion of glycerin  is  5 x 10-4 K-1
As, original density of glycerine 
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Thus, fractional change in the density of glycerine for a rise of 40o C in its temperature,

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