Thermal expansion (surface area)

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The discussion focuses on the calculation of area expansion due to thermal effects, specifically using the formula A = A₀(1 + 2αΔT). The user successfully calculates the expanded area to be approximately 52.2496 cm² using an initial area of 52 cm² and a coefficient of linear expansion (α) of 24 x 10⁻⁶ per degree Celsius. Additionally, the relationship between volume and area expansion is highlighted, indicating that volume expansion can be expressed as V = V₀(1 + 3αΔT). The user seeks further guidance on applying these concepts to subsequent parts of their problem.

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Homework Statement
Consider an empty and closed box made of isotropic material. The surface
area of the box is ##52 cm^2## at 25 °C. The linear coefficient of thermal expansion
of the material is ##24*10^{-6}##K. If the temperature of the box is raised to 125 °C,
calculate
(i) its surface area and
(ii) the percentage increase of the volume using the percentage increase of
the surface area.
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Hi all,

For area expansion, I know the equation goes like:

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Hence, my answer to part i is
##\begin{aligned}A=A_{0}\left( 1+2\alpha \Delta T\right) \\ = 52\left( 1+2*24\times 10^{-6}\right) \left( 100\right) \\ =52.2496cm^{2}\end{aligned} ##

Now I am unsure how to proceed with part 2 in this case, any pointers?

Thanks
 
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You shall find the relation between
(V-V_0)/V_0 and (A-A_0)/A_0 with the further formula V=V_0(1+3\alpha\triangle T)
 

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