The coefficient of superficial expansion of a solid is $2 \times 10^{-5} {°C^{-1}}$. It's coefficient of linear expansion is

  • A

    $4 \times 10^{-5} {°C^{-1}}$

  • B

    $3 \times 10^{-5} {°C^{-1}}$

  • C

    $2 \times 10^{-5} {°C^{-1}}$

  • D

    $1 \times 10^{-5} {°C^{-1}}$

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