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

  • A

    $9 \times 10^{-6}/\,^oC$

  • B

    $6 \times 10^{-6}/\,^oC$

  • C

    $36 \times 10^{-6}/\,^oC$

  • D

    $27 \times 10^{-6}/\,^oC$

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