The coefficient of linear expansion of a crystal in one direction is ${\alpha _1}$ and that in every direction perpendicular to it is ${\alpha _2}$. The coefficient of cubical expansion is

  • A
    ${\alpha _1} + {\alpha _2}$
  • B
    $2{\alpha _1} + {\alpha _2}$
  • C
    ${\alpha _1} + 2{\alpha _2}$
  • D
    None of these

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