Question

(ii) Real expansion of liquids is more than the observed expansion. why?​

Answer 1

Answer:

When a liquid is heated in a container, heat flows through the container to the liquid; which means that the container expands first, due to which the level of the liquid falls. When the liquid gets heated, it expands more, beyond its original level. We cannot observe the intermediate state.

Answer 2

Answer:

When a liquid is heated in a container, heat flows through the container to the liquid; which means that the container expands first, due to which the level of the liquid falls. When the liquid gets heated, it expands more, beyond its original level. We cannot observe the intermediate state.