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Stress and strain
Question

A metal bar of length L, area of cross-section A, Young's modulus Y and coefficient of linear expansion α, is clamped between two stout  pillars. Now it is heated through t° C. The force exerted by the bar is
 

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Solution

Y=(F/A)(l/L)  or  F=YAlL
Further l=Lαt
 F=YALαtL=YAαt

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