Question

List the items in the ascending order of linear thermal expansion. A. Ice
B. Steel
C. Diamond
D. Aluminium
E. Fused quartz Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• A. A, B, C, D, E
• B. B, C, D, E, A
• C. C, D, E, A, B
• D. E, C, B, D, A

Hint:

Fused quartz shows very small thermal expansion.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Concept:
Different materials expand differently on heating.
Step 1:
Fused quartz has extremely low expansion coefficient. Diamond also expands very little.
Step 2:
Steel expands more than diamond. Aluminium expands more than steel.
Step 3:
Ice shows very large thermal expansion.
Step 4:
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