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Two metals P and Q of length l1 and l2 are heated through the same temperature difference. If the ratio of the linear expansivities of P to Q is 2:3 and the ratio of lengths is 3:4. What is the ratio of increase in length of P to Q?

A.

7:5

B.

5:7

C.

1:2

D.

2:1

Correct answer is C

Metals P, Q
original length lP, lQ
Increase in length ΔlP, ΔlQ
Linear expansivities αP, αQ
∴ αP/αQ = 2/3 ; and lP/lQ = 3/4
But increase in length, Δl = αlΔθ
∴ΔlP = αPlPΔθ
ΔlQ = αQlQΔθ

ΔlP = αPlPΔθ = 2 x 3 = 1
ΔlQ αQlQΔθ 3 4 2


∴ Ratio of increase in length of P to Q = 1:2