Two uniform bars of length L1 and L2 with the coefficient of linear expansion α1 and α2 are joined to form a longer rod of length L1 + L2 . The effective coefficient of linear expansion of the composite bar is
Two uniform bars of length L1 and L2 with the coefficient of linear expansion α1 and α2 are joined to form a longer rod of length L1 + L2 . The effective coefficient of linear expansion of the composite bar is