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Two spheres A and B are made of the same material and have the same radius. Sphere A is hollow and sphere B is solid. Both the spheres are heated to the same temperature. Which of the following is correct ?

A

A expands more than B.

B

A expands less than B.

C

Both the spheres expand equally.

D

Data is insufficient

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The correct Answer is:
C
A cavity in a material expands in exactly same way as if the cavity were filled with material . The both spheres will expands by the same amount.
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