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Calculate the compressional force required to prevent the metallic rod of length l cm and cross-sectional area A cm2 when heated through t °C, from expanding lengthwise. Young's modulus of elasticity of the metal is E and mean coefficient of linear expansion is α  per degree celsius.
PhysicsThermal Properties of MatterJEE Main
Options:
  • A EAαt
  • B EAαt1+αt
  • C EAαt1-αt
  • D Elαt
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The correct answer is: EAαt1+αt
The change in natural length = Δ l t = l α t
The natural length of rod at temperature t C = l + l α t
The decrease in natural length due to developed stress = Δ l
But the length of rod remains constant.

∴      Δ l t - Δ l = 0

∴      Δ l = Δ l t = l α t

∴      E = stress strain = F/A - Δ l l + Δ l t

∴      E = - EA Δ l l + Δ l t = - EA Δ l t l + Δ l t

           = - EA l α t l + l α t = - EA α t 1 + α t

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