The apparent coefficient of expansion of a liquid when heated in a copper vessel is $C$ and when heated in a silver vessel is $S$. If $A$ is the linear coefficient of expansion of copper, then the linear coefficient of expansion of silver is

  • A

    $\frac{{C + S - 3A}}{3}$

  • B

    $\frac{{C + 3A - S}}{3}$

  • C

    $\frac{{S + 3A - C}}{3}$

  • D

    $\frac{{C + S + 3A}}{3}$

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