If the temperature of an iron sphere is increased , then A) its density will decrease
<h3>Further explanation</h3>
This problem is about Density.
Density is the ratio of mass to the volume of the object.
<em>ρ = density of object ( kg / m³ )</em>
<em>m = mass of object ( kg )</em>
<em>V = volume of object ( m³ )</em>
When the iron sphere is heated, it will expand. This expansion causes an increase in the volume of the sphere.
The volume expansion of the iron sphere could be calculated using this following formula.
where:
<em>V = final volume after expansion ( m³ )</em>
<em>Vo = initial volume before expansion ( m³ )</em>
<em>α = coefficient of expansion ( /K )</em>
<em>Δt = change in temperature ( K )</em>
The mass of the iron ball does not change, so according to the formula above, the density of the iron sphere will decrease.
This is because the density is inversely proportional to the volume of the object.
The greater the volume of the object, the smaller the density of the object.
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<h3>Answer details</h3>
Grade: High School
Subject: Mathematics
Chapter: Density
Keywords: Temperature , Density , Iron , Sphere , Volume , Mass