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Brass scale of a Barometer gives correct reading at 0C. coefficient of linear expansion of brass is 18×106/6C. If the barometer reads 76cm at 20C, the correct reading is (γHg=18×105/0C)

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76.426cm
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75.7cm
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76.2736cm
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76.264cm
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Solution

The correct option is C 76.2736cm
L0=75cm
a=18×106/0CΔT=200=270C
We know that the formula for the coefficient of linear expansion
L=L0(1+αΔT)L=76(1+18×106×20)=76(1+0.00036)=76×1.00036=76.2736
Atmospheric pressure at 200C is 76.2736 cm of brass.

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