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If a cylinder has 640 cm³ of gas in it at 0℃, how many parts of its volume increase or decrease by 1℃ rise or fall in temperature?

Correct answer: A. 2.3 cm³

  • A. 2.3 cm³
  • B. 4 cm³
  • C. 2 cm³
  • D. 3.4 cm³

Explanation

According to Charles' law: V1 / T1 = V2 / T2 Where V = volume and T = temperature in Kelvins 1°C change in temperature = 1 K change 640 / 273 = x / (273 + 1) x = 640 x 274 / 273 ≈ 642.3 642.3 - 640 = 2.3 cm^3

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