The coefficients of linear expansions of brass and steel are α 1 and α 2 respectively. When we take a brass rod of length λ 1 and a steel rod of length λ 2 at 0°C, then the difference in their lengths ( λ 2 – λ 1 ) will remain the same at all temperatures if:
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Change in length for both rods should be same
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