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A rod of length 10cm is heated through 100oC and its final length is 10.26cm. What is ...

A rod of length 10cm is heated through 100oC and its final length is 10.26cm. What is the co-efficient of linear expansion of the rod?
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  • A 0.026 per degree centigrade
  • B 0.00026 per degree centigrade
  • C 0.26 per degree centigrade
  • D 1.0026 per degree centigrade
  • E 0.0026 per degree centigrade
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
\(\alpha\) = \(\frac{L_2 - L_1}{L_1 \times \theta}\)
= \(\frac{10 - 26 - 10}{10 \times 100}\)
= 2.6 x 10-4oC

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