Consider two spheres A and B of the same size and material. The sphere A is hollow and the sphere B is solid. Which of the following statements hold good if both the spheres are heated to the same temperature?

see full answer

Talk to JEE/NEET 2025 Toppers - Learn What Actually Works!

Real Strategies. Real People. Real Success Stories - Just 1 call away

An Intiative by Sri Chaitanya

A expands more than B.

A expands less than B.

Both the spheres expand equally.

Data is insufficient.

answer is C.

(Unlock A.I Detailed Solution for FREE)

Ready to Test Your Skills?

Check your Performance Today with our Free Mock Test used by Toppers!

Take Free Test

Detailed Solution

A cavity in a material expands in exactly the same way as if the cavity were filled with material. Thus, both spheres will expand by the same amount.

Watch 3-min video & get full concept clarity