If two rods of length $L$ and $2L$ having coefficients of linear expansion $\alpha$ and $2\alpha$ respectively are connected so that the total length becomes $3L$,the average coefficient of linear expansion of the composite rod equals:

  • A
    $\frac{3}{2}\alpha$
  • B
    $\frac{5}{2}\alpha$
  • C
    $\frac{5}{3}\alpha$
  • D
    None of these

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