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A liquid with coefficient of volume expansion `gamma` is filled in a container of a material having the coefficient of linear expansion `alpha`. If the liquid overflows on heating, then-

A

`gamma = 3 alpha`

B

`gamma gt 3 alpha`

C

`gamma lt 3 alpha`

D

`gamma gt 3 alpha^(3)`

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