Question

The increase in the dimensions of a body due to an increase in its temperature is called ______.

Options

• Thermal conduction

• Thermal radiation

• Thermal expansion

• Thermal equilibrium

Answer 1

The increase in the dimensions of a body due to an increase in its temperature is called thermal expansion.

Explanation:

By definition, the increase in dimensions (length, area, or volume) of a body due to a rise in temperature is called thermal expansion.