Three rods of length $\ell$ each are joined to form an equilateral triangle $PQR$. $O$ is the midpoint of $PQ$. For a small change in temperature,the distance $OR$ remains constant. If the coefficient of linear expansion for $PR$ and $RQ$ is $\alpha_2$ and for $PQ$ is $\alpha_1$,then:

  • A
    $\alpha_2 = 3\alpha_1$
  • B
    $\alpha_1 = 4\alpha_2$
  • C
    $\alpha_1 = 3\alpha_2$
  • D
    $\alpha_2 = 4\alpha_1$

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