The coefficient of apparent expansion of mercury in a glass vessel is $153 \times 10^{-6} /{ }^{\circ} C$ and in a steel vessel is $144 \times 10^{-6} /{ }^{\circ} C$. If $\alpha$ for steel is $12 \times 10^{-6} /{ }^{\circ} C$, then the coefficient of linear expansion $\alpha$ for glass is:

  • A
    $9 \times 10^{-6} /{ }^{\circ} C$
  • B
    $6 \times 10^{-6} /{ }^{\circ} C$
  • C
    $36 \times 10^{-6} /{ }^{\circ} C$
  • D
    $27 \times 10^{-6} /{ }^{\circ} C$

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