is the tendency of matter to change its shape, area, and volume in response to a change in temperature.

Thermal expansion

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The correct option is A Thermal expansion
When a substance is heated, the kinetic energy of its molecules increases. Thus, the molecules begin vibrating/moving more and usually maintain a greater average separation and due to this its shape, area and volume increases.

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