Question

Coefficient of volume expansion of some liquids(a/˚C)
Alcohol=1.1x〖10〗^(-4)
Glycerin=5.0x〖10〗^(-4)
Water=3.7x〖10〗^(-4)
Ether=1.63x〖10〗^(-4)
Mercury= 1.1x〖10〗^(-4)
How much water overflows when a pyrex vessel filled to the grim with 1 liter(100cm cube) of water at 20˚ C is heated 90˚C?

Answer 1

Overflow = a(T-To)Vo
Overflow=3.7*10^-4(90-20)100=2.59 cm^3