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A metal metre scale gives correct measurement at `0^(@)C`. It is generally used at a temperature of `40^(@)C`. The correction to be made for every metre is `(alpha=10^(-6)//1^(@)C)`

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`4xx10^(-5)m`

B

`4xx10^(-5)m` to be added

C

`4xx10^(-5)m` must be deducted

D

None of the above

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