The expansion in length of an object due to heat, is called

superficial expansion

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chemical expansion

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linear expansion

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cubical expansion

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Solution

The correct option is C linear expansion
Expansion means, change or increase in length. If the change in length is along one dimension (length) over the volume, then it is called linear expansion

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