Punjab Medical Punjab - MET Solved Paper-2008

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    A clock which keeps correct time at\[{{20}^{o}}C\], is subjected to\[{{40}^{o}}C\]. If coefficient of linear expansion of the pendulum is\[12\times {{10}^{-6}}{{/}^{o}}C\]. How much will it gain or lose time?

    A)  10.3 s/day         

    B)  20.6 s/day

    C)  5 s/day               

    D)  20 min/day

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

    \[T=2\pi \sqrt{\frac{I}{g}}\] \[\frac{\Delta T}{T}=\frac{1}{2}\frac{\Delta l}{l}=\frac{1}{2}\alpha \,\,\Delta \theta \]                 \[=\frac{1}{2}\times 62\times {{10}^{-6}}(40-20)=12\times {{10}^{-5}}\]        \[\Delta T=T\times 12\times {{10}^{-5}}\]               \[=24\times 60\times 12\times {{10}^{-5}}\]                 \[=10.3s/day\]


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