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The increase in the volume of 10 cm³ of mercury when the temperature rises by 100°C is 0.182 cm³. What is the cubic expansivity of mercury? A 0.000182 K-¹ B 0.0000182 K-1 C 0.000178 K-1 D 0.000187 K-1 0.00182 K-1, E​

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ANSWER:

A

γ = (V₂ – V₁)/V₁θ

Where;

γ = Volume or Cubic Expansivity

V₂ = Final Volume

V₁ = Original Volume

θ = Temperature rise (°C)Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

= ( .182) / (10 * 100) = .000182 = 1.82 x 10^-4 / °K

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