The ratio of the coefficient of linear expansion of two metals ∝ 1 /∝ 2

PHYSICS
JAMB 2007

The ratio of the coefficient of linear expansion of two metals ∝1/∝2 is 3:4. If, when heated through the same temperature change, the ratio of the increase in length of the two metals, e1/e2 is 1:2, the ratio of the original lengths l1/l2 is

  • A) 8/3
  • B) 3/2
  • C) 2/3
  • D) 3/8

Correct Answer: C) 2/3



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