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A copper rod of 88 cm and an aluminum rod of unknown length have their increase in length independent of increase in temperature. The length of aluminum rod is αCu=1.7×10-5 K-1andαAl=2.2×10-5K-1 
PhysicsThermal Properties of MatterNEETNEET 2019 (All India)
Options:
  • A 6.8 cm
  • B 113.9 cm
  • C 88 cm
  • D 68 cm
Solution:
2732 Upvotes Verified Answer
The correct answer is: 68 cm
Increase in length is independent of temperature,
Lcu αcu=LAl αAl
LAl=88 cm1.7×10-52.2×10-5
=68 cm

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