$A$ pendulum clock loses $12\;s$ a day if the temperature is $40^{\circ}C$ and gains $4\;s$ a day if the temperature is $20^{\circ}C$. The temperature at which the clock will show correct time,and the coefficient of linear expansion $(\alpha)$ of the metal of the pendulum shaft are respectively:

  • A
    $30^{\circ}C, \alpha = 1.85 \times 10^{-3}/^{\circ}C$
  • B
    $55^{\circ}C, \alpha = 1.85 \times 10^{-2}/^{\circ}C$
  • C
    $25^{\circ}C, \alpha = 1.85 \times 10^{-5}/^{\circ}C$
  • D
    $60^{\circ}C, \alpha = 1.85 \times 10^{-4}/^{\circ}C$

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