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The coefficient of volume expansion of a...

The coefficient of volume expansion of a liquid is

A

positive for all liquids

B

negative for all liquids

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negative for water from `0^(@)C " to " 4^(@)C` but positive for other liquids

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negative for water from `0^(@)C " to " 4^(@)C` but negative for other liquids

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CHHAYA PUBLICATION-EXPANSION OF SOLIDS AND LIQUIDS-EXERCISE - MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS
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