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Ratio of change in dimension to the original dimension per degree kelvin change in temperature is ..............

A

coefficient of linear expansion

B

coefficient of cubical expansion

C

coefficient of thermal expansion

D

coefficient of areal expansion.

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The correct Answer is:
C
Coefficient of linear expansion `("Change in dimension")/("Original dimension" xx DeltaT)`
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