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Two spheres of the same material have the same radius but one is hollow while the other is solid. Both spheres are heated to same temperature. Then

A

the solid sphere expands more

B

the hollow sphere expands more

C

expansion is same for both

D

nothing can be said about their relative expansion if their masses are not given

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