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A 600 mm long and 50 mm diameter rod of steel ( = 200 GPa, α = 12 x 10/°C) is attached at the ends to unyielding supports. When the temperature is 30°C there is no stress in the rod. After the temperature of the rod drops to - 20°C, the axial stress in the rod will be

A. 24 MPa (compressive)
B. 72 MPa (compressive)
C. 120 MPa (tensile)
D. 144 MPa (compressive)
Answer» D. 144 MPa (compressive)


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