At a temperature of 40°F, a 0.08 in. gap exists between the ends of the two bars shown. Bar (1) is an aluminum alloy [ a= 12.5 × 10 j°F] and bar (2) is stainless steel [a = 9.6 ×10 /ºF]. The supports at A and C are fixed. Determine the lowest temperature at which the two bars contact each other? (2) 40 in. 55 in. 0.08 in. gap

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At a temperature of 40°F, a 0.08 in. gap exists between the ends of the two bars shown. Bar (1)
is an aluminum alloy [ a= 12.5 × 10°F] and bar (2) is stainless steel [a = 9.6 ×10/°F]. The
supports at A and C are fixed. Determine the lowest temperature at which the two bars contact
each other?
(1)
(2)
B
40 in.
55 in.
0.08 in. gap
Transcribed Image Text:At a temperature of 40°F, a 0.08 in. gap exists between the ends of the two bars shown. Bar (1) is an aluminum alloy [ a= 12.5 × 10°F] and bar (2) is stainless steel [a = 9.6 ×10/°F]. The supports at A and C are fixed. Determine the lowest temperature at which the two bars contact each other? (1) (2) B 40 in. 55 in. 0.08 in. gap
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