The coefficient of linear expansion of a solid is best defined as the
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Problem
The coefficient of linear expansion α of a solid is best defined as the
(a) increase in length per unit rise in temperature
(b) fractional change in volume per unit rise in temperature
(c) fractional change in length per unit rise in temperature
(d) fractional change in length per unit amount of heat supplied