Steel bars each of length 3m at 28°C are to be used for constructing a rail line. If the linear expansitivity of the steel is 1 x \(10^{-5}K^{-1}\),what is the safety gap that must be left between the successive bars if the highest temperature expected is 40°C?
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Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
\(\alpha= \frac{\Delta{L}}{L_1\Delta\theta}; \Delta{L}=\alpha{L_1}\Delta\theta\Rightarrow 1.0\times 10^{-5}\times 3\times (40-28)= 3.6\times 10^{-2}\)
\(\alpha= \frac{\Delta{L}}{L_1\Delta\theta}; \Delta{L}=\alpha{L_1}\Delta\theta\Rightarrow 1.0\times 10^{-5}\times 3\times (40-28)= 3.6\times 10^{-2}\)