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Question
Two identical rods of copper are heated to different temperatures — one by 5°C and the other by 10°C. Which rod will expand more?
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Solution
Two rods with same length and material are heated to different temperature.
Lt-L0 ∝ t|
∴ Rod with higher temperature i. e. at 10°C will expand more.
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