A steel rod is clamped at its two ends and rests on a fixed horizontal base. The rod is…

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A steel rod is clamped at its two ends and rests on a fixed horizontal base. The rod is unstrained at 20°C. Find the longitudinal strain developed in the rod if the temperature rises to 50°C. Coefficient of linear expansion of steel = 1.2 × 10–5/°C.
  1. 6 × 10–4
  2. 3.6 × 10–5
  3. 2.4 × 10–4
  4. 3.6 × 10–4

Answer

(D) 3.6 × 10 –4

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