A liquid having coefficient of cubical expansion $\gamma $ is filled in the container having coefficient of linear expansion $\alpha $. If on heating the liquid overflows, then which of the following relations is correct?

  • A

    $\gamma  = 2\alpha $

  • B

    $\gamma  < 3\alpha $

  • C

    $\gamma  > 3\alpha $

  • D

    $2\gamma  = 3\alpha $

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