$A$ pendulum clock keeps correct time at $0\ ^oC$. The thermal coefficient of linear expansion of the material of the pendulum is $\alpha$. If the temperature rises to $t\ ^oC$,then the clock loses per day by (in seconds):

  • A
    $\alpha t$
  • B
    $\frac{1}{2} \alpha t$
  • C
    $\alpha t \times 86400$
  • D
    $\frac{1}{2} \alpha t \times 86400$

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