A pendulume clock loses $12\;s$ a day if the temperature is $40^oC$ and gains $4\;s$ a day if the temperature is $20^oC$. The temperature at which the clock will show correct time, and the coeffecient of linear expansion $(\alpha)$ of the metal of the pendulum shaft are respectively

  • [JEE MAIN 2016]
  • A

    $30^o $ $C$ ,$\;\alpha $ $= 1.85 \times 10^{-3}/^o C$

  • B

    $55^o C$ ,$\;\alpha $ $= 1.85 \times 10^{-2}/^o C$

  • C

    $25^o C$ ,$\;\alpha $$ = 1.85 \times 10^{-5}/^o C$

  • D

    $60^o $ $C$ ,$\;\alpha $ = $1.85  \times10^{-4}/^o C$

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