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Discussion Forum : UPSC Civil Service Exam Questions - Section 3 (Q.No. 19)
UPSC Civil Service Exam Questions
19.
A compound bar consisting of material A and B is tightly secured at the ends. The coefficients of thermal expansion of A is more than that of B. When the temperature is increased the stresses induced will be
tensile in both the materials
tensile in material A and compressive in material B
compressive in material A and tensile in material B
compressive in both the materials
Answer: Option
Explanation:
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Discussion:
6 comments Page 1 of 1.
Purushottam Sharma said:   7 years ago
Tightly secured in both ends so that both rod in compressive.
(2)
Nancy said:   7 years ago
Yes, both compressive.
(3)
Vikash said:   7 years ago
Yes, agree, both in compressive.
(2)
Sneha said:   7 years ago
What if the temperature decreases? Please explain.
Sagi said:   5 years ago
Both will experience compression as the ends are fixed.
(1)
Priyanka said:   4 years ago
D is correct both are compressive.
(3)
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