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The coefficient of real expansion of mercury is `gamma` and the coefficient of linear expansion of glass is `alpha`. The mercury thread, enclosed in a glass tube of uniform bore, expands linearly due to rise in temperature. The effective coefficient of expansion will be

A

`gamma/3`

B

`(gamma-3alpha)/3`

C

`(gamma-2alpha)/3`

D

`gamma-2alpha`

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