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Thermal expansion
Question

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 along length wise. The Young's modulus of elasticity of the metal is E and mean coefficient of linear expansion is a per degree Celsius

Moderate
Solution

Natural length of the rod at t°C = l + lαt

decrease in natural length due to stress = l

Δ1Δ=0;E=F(l+Δ);F=EAat1+at

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