The steel (E = 210 GPa, a = 12 x 10⁻⁶ °C⁻¹) rod, L = 5 m. in length, is attached to the 1200 N
weight as shown below, and carries no load at room temperature. The cross-sectional area
of the rod is 12.5 mm². Neglect the weight of the rod. If the room temperature is dropped
20 °C, what will be the force between the floor and the mass (weight)? What temperature
decrease is required to raise the weight 2.5 mm?
L
W