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A wire, 20m long is heated from a temperature of 5°C to 55°C. If the change in length is 0.020m, calculate the linear expansivity of the wire

A.

1.0 x 10-3k-1

B.

2.0 x 10-4k-1

C.

2.0 x 10-5k-1

D.

1.0 x 10-5k-1

E.

2.0 x 10-6k-1

Correct answer is C

α=ΔLLΔθ=0.02020×(555)=2.0×105