Each side of a cubic metal box is $a$ at room temperature $T$. The coefficient of linear expansion of the metal sheet is $\alpha$. The metal box is heated uniformly by a small temperature $\Delta T$,so that its new temperature is $T + \Delta T$. Calculate the increase in the volume of the metal box.

  • A
    $3 a^{3} \alpha \Delta T$
  • B
    $4 a^{3} \alpha \Delta T$
  • C
    $4 \pi a^{3} \alpha \Delta T$
  • D
    $\frac{4}{3} \pi a^{3} \alpha \Delta T$

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