The apparent coefficient of expansion of a liquid when heated in a brass vessel is $X$ and when heated in a tin vessel is $Y$. If $\alpha$ is the coefficient of linear expansion for brass, the coefficient of linear expansion of tin is ..........

  • A
    $\frac{X+Y+3 \alpha}{3}$
  • B
    $\frac{X+3 \alpha-Y}{3}$
  • C
    $\frac{X+Y-2 \alpha}{3}$
  • D
    $\frac{X+Y-2 \alpha}{2}$

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