If temperature increases by ΔT, Increase in length L,ΔL=LαΔT ∴LΔL=αΔT Let tension developed in the ring is T. ∴ST=YLΔL=YαΔT ∴T=SYαΔT From FBD of one part of the wheel, F=2T Where, F is the force that one part of the wheel applies on the other part. ∴F=2SYαΔT 