The Coefficient of Linear Expansion of Aluminum Is $24 \times 10 ^ { - 6 } \mathrm {~K} ^ { - 1 }$

question 49

Multiple Choice

The coefficient of linear expansion of aluminum is $24 \times 10 ^ { - 6 } \mathrm {~K} ^ { - 1 }$ \quad and the coefficient of volume
expansion of olive oil is $0.68 \times 10 ^ { - 3 } \mathrm {~K} ^ { - 1 }$ . A novice cook, in preparation of some pesto, fills a 1.00-L
aluminum pot to the brim and heats the oil and the pot from an initial temperature of $15 ^ { \circ } \mathrm { C }$ to
$190 ^ { \circ } \mathrm { C }$ To his consternation some olive oil spills over the top. How much?

• A) 0.14 L
• B) 0.12 L
• C) 0.13 L
• D) 0.11 L
• E) 0.15 L

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