A liquid with coefficient of volume expansion γ is filled in a container of metal having the coefficient of linear expansion α. If the liquid overflows on heating then
A
γ=3α
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B
γ>3α
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C
γ<3α
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D
γ=3α3
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Solution
The correct option is Aγ>3α As we know that coefficient of cubical expansion of container =3α. So, when γ>3α, increase in the volume of the liquid is more than that of vessel.