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AP EAMCET · PHYSICS · Thermal Properties of Matter

If two rods of lengths L and 2L, having coefficients of linear expansion α and 2α respectively are connected end-to-end, then find the average coefficient of linear expansion of the composite rod.

  1. A 3α2
  2. B 5α2
  3. C 5α4
  4. D 5α3
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(D) 5α3

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∆δL=α∆TL ∆δ2L=2α∆T2L The rods are connected end to end means in series, therefore, net change in length after the composition of rods,…
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