The apparent coefficient of expansion of a liquid when heated in a copper vessel is C and when heated in a silver vessel is S. If A is the linear coefficient of expansion of copper, then the linear coefficient of expansion of silver is
A
B
C
D
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Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
B
; where 
coefficient of real expansion, 
coefficient of apparent expansion
and 
coefficient of expansion of vessel.
For copper 
For silver 
⇒ ⇒ 
⇒ ⇒ 
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