The tendency of matter to change its shape, area, and volume with respect to a change in temperature is called:

Electric expansion

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Thermal expansion

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Magnetic expansion

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Artificial expansion

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Solution

The correct option is B Thermal expansion
Thermal expansion is a phenomenon in which a substance changes its size, area and volume because of change in temperature. Solids, liquids and gases all experience this phenomenon due to heat but they vary in the extent of expansion.

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