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A metal tape gives correct measurement at `15^(@)C`. It is used to measure a distance of 100m at `45^(@)C`. The error in the measurement, it `alpha=12xx10^(-6)//1^(@)C` is

A

36 cm

B

36 m

C

42 mm

D

36 mm

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