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a metal rod of length 100cm is heated through 100oC, calculate the change in length of ...

a metal rod of length 100cm is heated through 100oC, calculate the change in length of the rod [linear expansivity of the material of the rod is 3 x 10-6K-1]
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  • A 4mm
  • B 3mm
  • C 2mm
  • D 1mm
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
\(I_2 - I_1 = I_1, \theta\alpha - 1 \times 100 \times 3 \times 10^{-5}\)
= 3 x 10-3m
= 3mm

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