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A pendulum clock, made of a material having coefficient of linear expansion `alpha=9xx10^(-7)//.^(@)C` has a period of 0.500 sec at `20^(@)C`. If the clock is used in a climate where temperature averages `30^(@)C`, what correction is necessary at the end of 30 days to the time given by clock?

A

`11.66s`

B

`3.88s`

C

`0.100s`

D

`2.0s`

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