When a metal ball is heated through 30oC,its volume becomes 1.0018cm3. If the linear expansivity of the material of the ball is 2.0 x 10-5 K-1, calculate its original volume
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Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
\(V_1 = \frac{V_2}{3} = \frac{1.0018}{3 \times 2.0 \times 10^{-5} \times 30 + 1}\)
= 1cm3
\(V_1 = \frac{V_2}{3} = \frac{1.0018}{3 \times 2.0 \times 10^{-5} \times 30 + 1}\)
= 1cm3