Thermal Expansion: Solve Problem w/Turpentine & Al Cylinder

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The discussion revolves around a homework problem involving thermal expansion of a hollow aluminum cylinder filled with turpentine. The cylinder, initially at 24.0°C, is heated to 88.0°C, causing both the cylinder and the turpentine to expand, with the turpentine overflowing due to greater expansion. The user is attempting to calculate the remaining volume of turpentine after heating and is unsure about their approach to finding the height of the remaining liquid. They express confusion about whether their thought process is correct and seek validation or guidance on the calculations needed. The conversation emphasizes understanding the relationship between temperature, volume expansion, and the resulting overflow of the liquid.
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Homework Statement



A hollow aluminum cylinder 18.0 cm deep has an internal capacity of 2.000 L at 24.0°C. It is completely filled with turpentine and then slowly warmed to 88.0°C. Note: If applicable, Table 19.1 is available for use in solving this problem.

The Attempt at a Solution



I solved part A and got an answer.

I can't figure out what I am doing wrong for part B, maybe someone can help.

When the cylinder heated up it expanded, as did the turpentine; the turpentine expanded more and then overflowed. So the remaining turpentine is the volume of the cylinder at 88C. So here is what I have set up.

Ok, it will take me a while to get the math in here, so maybe someone can just tell me if my concept is wrong and then that will be easy.

I know the volume of turpentine is the volume of the cylinder at 80C. So, with that, I can refind the volume of turpentine at 24C. Once I have the volume of the turpentine at 24C then I can set that to pi r^2 h, and solve for h. I can get r from initial conditions I was given. What is wrong with this thought process?
 
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If I need to put the math tell me and I will do it.
 
Ohhhhhhhh nothing is wrong with that thought process is it? Thats right, someone tell me that right.
 
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