A rod of length 10cm is heated through 100oC and its final length is 10.26cm. What is the co-efficient of linear expansion of the rod?

A.

0.026 per degree centigrade

B.

0.00026 per degree centigrade

C.

0.26 per degree centigrade

D.

1.0026 per degree centigrade

E.

0.0026 per degree centigrade

Correct answer is B

\(\alpha\) = \(\frac{L_2 - L_1}{L_1 \times \theta}\)

= \(\frac{10 - 26 - 10}{10 \times 100}\)

= 2.6 x 10-4oC