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

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  • A

    $9 \times 10^{-6} /{ }^{\circ} C$

  • B

    $6 \times 10^{-6} /{ }^{\circ} C$

  • C

    $36 \times 10^{-6} /{ }^{\circ} C$

  • D

    $27 \times 10^{-6} /{ }^{\circ} C$

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