A beaker is completely filled with water at 4°C. The water …

Physics Thermometry, Thermal Expansion and Calorimetry Temperature MCQ (Single Correct)

A beaker is completely filled with water at 4°C. The water will overflow if it is:

Warmed to temperature greater than 4°C and

Cooled to temperature less than 4°C both

None of the above

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The correct answer is:

Water density is maximum at 4°C, so whether it is cooled to temperature below 4°C or

warmed to temperature above 4°C, in both the cases its density will decrease. In other words it will expand and overflow in both the cases.

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