NEETPhysicsThermal Properties of Matter
A rail track made of steel having a length of 10 m is clamped on a railway line at its two ends (Figure). On a summer day, due to a rise in temperature by 20°C, it is deformed as shown in the figure. What is the displacement of the center, denoted as x, if the coefficient of linear expansion for steel is αsteel = 1.2 × 10 -5 /°C?
Options
- A10 cm
- B11 cm
- C12 cm
- D13 cm
Correct answer
B. 11 cm
Step-by-step solution
Correct Option is : (B) 11 cm