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What is co-efficient of apparent expansion?

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Coefficient of apparent expansion is defined as the ratio of the apparent rise in the volume of the liquid per degree rise in temperature to its unit volume. The SI unit of coefficient of apparent expansion is `K^(-1)`.
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