A 110 m long mild steel pipe in a refinery conveys oil at a maximum temperature of 140°C. In winter the plant is shut down, and the temperature of the pipeline drops to -25°C. Calculate the amount of shrinkage of the pipe.

A 110 m long mild steel pipe in a refinery conveys oil at a maximum temperature of 140°C. In winter the plant is shut down, and the temperature of the pipeline drops to -25°C. Calculate the amount of shrinkage of the pipe.



A. 0.151 8 cm

B. 0.217 8 cm

C. 15.18 cm

D. 21.78 cm

E. 65.34 cm


Answer: D


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