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QWhich of the following statements is true regarding the coefficient of linear expansion?

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  • A It is a measure of the increase in volume of a substance with temperature. ✔ ✖
  • B It is a measure of the increase in area of a substance with temperature. ✔ ✖
  • C It is a measure of the increase in length of a substance with temperature. ✔ ✖
  • D It is a measure of the increase in density of a substance with temperature. ✔ ✖
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The coefficient of linear expansion is a measure of how much a material will expand or contract in length when its temperature changes. It is defined as the ratio of the change in length per unit length per degree Celsius of temperature change. Therefore, option C is the correct answer.

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