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Thermometry, Thermal Expansion and Calorimetry — JEE physics STD 12 Science — Question

CBSE BoardEnglish MediumSTD 12 ScienceJEE physicsThermometry, Thermal Expansion and Calorimetry1 Mark
MCQ
Solids expand on heating because
  • A
    Kinetic energy of the atoms increases
  • B
    Potential energy of the atoms increases
  • C
    Total energy of the atoms increases
  • ✓
    The potential energy curve is asymmetric about the equilibrium distance between neighbouring atoms
✓

Answer

Correct option: D.
The potential energy curve is asymmetric about the equilibrium distance between neighbouring atoms

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