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Consider two spheres A and B of the same size and material. The sphere A is hollow and the sphere B is solid. Which of the following statements hold good if both the spheres are heated to the same temperature?

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A expands more than B.

A expands less than B.

Both the spheres expand equally.

Data is insufficient.

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Correct option is C

A cavity in a material expands in exactly the same way as if the cavity were filled with material. Thus, both spheres will expand by the same amount.

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