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Question
A 50 L steel gas tank is filled to the top with gasoline at 20°C. The temperature rises to 37°C. By what volume does the gasoline overflow? (Coefficient of volume expansion β = 950 × 10^-6 °C^-1)
Correct Answer
Option C is the correct answer.
Detailed Explanation
ΔV = βVΔT = (950×10^-6)(50)(17) = 0.8075 ≈ 0.808 L.
Hint
Use ΔV = βVΔT.