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

Anomalous expansion

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Superficial 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
Thermal expansion means change or increase in one or mor dimensions of a body due to heat. If the change in length is along one dimension (length) over the volume, then it is called linear expansion.

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