A circular copper ring at 20.0°C has a hole with an area of 9.980 cm2. What minimum temperature must it have so that it can be slipped onto a steel metal rod having a cross sectional area of 10.00 cm2? (Coefficient of linear expansion of copper is 17 x 10-6(°C)-1
A 75.5°C
B 79.0°C
C 89.0°C
D 76.5°C
Solution
Correct Answer: Option B