Question

Consider a rectangular sheet of solid material of length $ \ell = 9 $ cm and width $ d = 4 $ cm. The coefficient of linear expansion is $ \alpha = 3.1 \times 10^{-5} $ K$^{-1}$ at room temperature and one atmospheric pressure. The mass of the sheet is $ m = 0.1 $ kg and the specific heat capacity $ C_v = 900 $ J kg$^{-1}$K$^{-1}$. If the amount of heat supplied to the material is $ 8.1 \times 10^2 $ J, then the change in area of the rectangular sheet is:

• A. \( 2.0 \times 10^{-6} \, \text{m}^2 \)
• B. \( 3.0 \times 10^{-7} \, \text{m}^2 \)
• C. \( 6.0 \times 10^{-7} \, \text{m}^2 \)
• D. \( 4.0 \times 10^{-7} \, \text{m}^2 \)

Hint:

The change in area of a material due to thermal expansion can be calculated using the formula \( \Delta A = A \alpha \Delta T \), where \( A \) is the initial area, \( \alpha \) is the coefficient of linear expansion, and \( \Delta T \) is the temperature change.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

We are given a rectangular sheet of solid material with specific properties, and we need to calculate the change in its area when heat is supplied. 
1. Initial Area of the Sheet: 
The initial area \( A \) of the sheet is the product of its length \( \ell \) and width \( d \): \[ A = \ell \times d = 9 \, \text{cm} \times 4 \, \text{cm} = 36 \, \text{cm}^2 = 36 \times 10^{-4} \, \text{m}^2 \] 
2. Heat Supplied and Temperature Change: 
The temperature change \( \Delta T \) can be found using the heat equation: \[ Q = m C_v \Delta T \] where: - \( Q = 8.1 \times 10^2 \, \text{J} \) is the heat supplied, - \( m = 0.1 \, \text{kg} \) is the mass of the sheet, - \( C_v = 900 \, \text{J/kg} \cdot \text{K} \) is the specific heat capacity. Rearranging the equation to solve for \( \Delta T \): \[ \Delta T = \frac{Q}{m C_v} = \frac{8.1 \times 10^2}{0.1 \times 900} = 9 \, \text{K} \] 
3. Change in Area: 
The change in area \( \Delta A \) is related to the temperature change \( \Delta T \) by the following formula: \[ \Delta A = A \alpha \Delta T \] Substituting the values: \[ \Delta A = 36 \times 10^{-4} \times 3.1 \times 10^{-5} \times 9 \] \[ \Delta A = 2.0 \times 10^{-6} \, \text{m}^2 \] 
Thus, the change in area is \( 2.0 \times 10^{-6} \, \text{m}^2 \), and the correct answer is (1).