Referring to the schematic shown in Figure 9-7 how would the circuit operate if

Explanation:

thermal expansion ∝L = (δL/δT)÷L (1)

δL = L∝L + δT (2)

we have δL = 12.5x10⁻⁶

length l = 200mm

δT = 115°c - 15°c = 100°c

putting these values into equation 1, we have

δL = 200*12.5X10⁻⁶x100

= 0.25 MM

L₂ = L + δ L

= 200 + 0.25

L₂ = 200.25mm

12.5X10⁻⁶ *115-15 * 20

= 0.025

20 +0.025

D₂ = 20.025

as this rod undergoes free expansion at 115°c, the stress on this rod would be = 0