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Ohh true. So if I did ∆V oil > ∆V pot + 0.1 (difference) I would get the correct answer. Thank you!

Hi, sorry about that. I have reposted the question (hopefully in the correct format) in a separate thread. Thanks! https://www.physicsforums.com/threads/thermal-expansion-in-liquids-and-s.976226/

This is a repost as I didn't read the community guidelines the first time. Hopefully this is better! First thing I did was write down both the linear and volume expansion formulas. I then multiplied my alpha by 3 and used the volume expansion equation for both materials. ∆V oil > ∆V pot, at the...

Summary: Help with volume and length expansion question Hi, I am struggling with this question. I understand that beta = 3 alpha so you use this to sub into the volume expansion equation. Is this correct? Can someone please provide a step by step instruction on how to do this question? Thank you !