Air Expands on Heating


 
 
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Air Expands on Heating

Air Expands on Heating:

We live on the earth which is surrounded by air. The layer of air surrounding the earth is called atmosphere.

Air expands on heating can be explained with the help of following experiment.

Aim: To show that air expands on heating

Material Required:

A small balloon, two buckets/mugs, hot water, and ice

Procedure:

  •  Blow air into the balloon so that its surface becomes smooth.
  •  Place the balloon in very cold ice water in a bucket/mug and leave it for some time. Observe what happens to the material of the balloon.
  •  Now take some very hot water (the water should be as hot as you can bear to touch) in a bucket/mug and place the balloon in it for some time.
  • Observation:

    When the balloon is placed in ice-cold water, it develops wrinkles. The wrinkles disappear and the balloon gets back its shape when it is placed in hot water.

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    Question : 1

    Which of the following will rise the highest ?

    Right Option : B
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    Question : 2

    Air ________________on heating.

    Right Option : A
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    Question : 3

    A fire alarm usually detects smoke in case of fire. Where should such an alarm be placed in a room?
     

    Right Option : D
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