The coefficient of linear expansion of steel and brass are 11×10−6/∘Cand19×10−6/∘C respectively. If their difference in lengths at all temperatures has to kept constant at 30 cm, their lengths at 0∘C should be
A
71.25 cm and 41.25 cm
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B
82 cm and 52 cm
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C
92 cm and 62 cm
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D
62.25 cm and 32.25 cm
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Solution
The correct option is A 71.25 cm and 41.25 cm Let the initial lengths of the rods(at 0∘C) be l1 and l2.
Since the difference in lengths at all temperatures is 30cm,