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A clock with a metal pendulum beating seconds keeps correct time at `0^(@)C.` If it loses 12.5 s a day at `25^(@)C` the coefficient of linear expansion of metal pendulum is

A

`1.16xx10^-5//^@C`

B

`2.84xx10^-5//^@C`

C

`1.86xx10^-5//^@C`

D

`2.58xx10^-5//^@C`

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