$A$ metal rod of Young's modulus $Y$ and coefficient of thermal expansion $\alpha$ is held at its two ends such that its length remains invariant. If its temperature is raised by $t^{\circ} C$,the linear stress developed in it is

  • A
    $Y \alpha t$
  • B
    $\frac{Y}{\alpha t}$
  • C
    $\frac{\alpha t}{Y}$
  • D
    $\frac{1}{Y \alpha t}$

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