The coefficient of superficial expansion of a solid is $2 \times 10^{-5} \text{ °C}^{-1}$. Its coefficient of linear expansion is:

  • A
    $4 \times 10^{-5} \text{ °C}^{-1}$
  • B
    $3 \times 10^{-5} \text{ °C}^{-1}$
  • C
    $2 \times 10^{-5} \text{ °C}^{-1}$
  • D
    $1 \times 10^{-5} \text{ °C}^{-1}$

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