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Draw the graphs showing the variation of volume of water and density of water within the temperature range 0°C to 10°C.

Important Questions on Thermal Expansion

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A uniform tube is connected to a thin copper bulb. Water fills the bulb and a part of the tube. How will the level of water in the tube change when the bulb is heated

(i) quickly and

(ii) slowly. Give reasons for your answer in both cases.

MEDIUM
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A liquid has densities d1 and d2 at temperatures t1°C and t2°C respectively. Find a value for the co-efficient of volume expansion of the liquid in terms of d1, d2, t1 and t2.
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The density of water is maximum at 4°C. Explain the statement fully.
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What will happen if water is used instead of mercury in preparing a thermometer designed to read temperatures between 2°C to 20°C?
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How does water at the bottom of a lake remain in liquid state although the upper layers have frozen into ice?
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How does fish live in frozen water?
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The top of a lake is frozen. Air in contact with the top is at -15°C. Where do you expect the maximum temperature of water in contact with the lower surface of ice?
HARD
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The top of a lake is frozen. Air in contact with the top is at -15°C. Where do you expect the maximum temperature of water at the bottom of the lake?