The Temperature of a Copper Cube Is Increased by 35 $^{\circ}$

question 80

Multiple Choice

The temperature of a copper cube is increased by 35.0 $^{\circ}$ C.The linear coefficient of thermal expansion is 17.0 $\times$ 10^-6/ $^{\circ}$ C.The fractional change in volume is

• A) 3.00 \(\times\) 10^-3.
• B) 2.67 \(\times\) 10^-3.
• C) 2.33 \(\times\) 10^-3.
• D) 2.00 \(\times\) 10^-3.
• E) 1.79 \(\times\) 10^-3.

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Indifference Curve

A graph showing different bundles of goods, each measured as to quantity, between which a consumer is indifferent.

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An economic concept that measures preferences over a set of goods and services, reflecting satisfaction or happiness.

Indifference Curve

A graphical representation in microeconomic theory of all possible bundles of goods between which a consumer is indifferent, showing preferences of equal utility.