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Two metal rods A and B have lengths L1 and L2 and same radius. The coefficients of linear expansions of the materials of A and B are α1 and α2 respectively. If the two rods are joined to form a longer rod of length L1+ L2, the equivalent coefficient of linear expansion of the composite rod will be 

a
L1α1+L2α2L1+L2
b
(L1/α1)+(L2/α2)L1+L2
c
L1α1+L2α2(1/L1)+(1/L2)
d
(α1/L1)+(α2/L2)L1+L2

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Correct option is A

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