Coefficient of linear expansion of brass and steel rods are 1 and 2. Lengths of brass and steel rods are l1 and l2 respectively. If (l2 - l1) is maintained same at all temperatures, which one of the following relations holds good?
- 12 l2 = 22 l1
- 1 l1 = 2 l2
- 1 l2 = 2 l1
- 1 l22 = 2 l12
Answer
(2) 1 l1 = 2 l2
Solution
For a temperature change T: l1 = l1 1 T and l2 = l2 2 T
∵ (l2 - l1) stays the same at all temperatures ⇒ l1 = l2
⇒ l1 1 T = l2 2 T
∴ 1 l1 = 2 l2
Answer: (2)