The volume of a metal sphere increases by $0.24\%$ when its temperature is raised by $40°C$. The coefficient of linear expansion of the metal is .......... $°C$

  • A

    $2 \times 10^{-5}$

  • B

    $6 \times 10^{-5}$

  • C

    $2.1 \times 10^{-5}$

  • D

    $1.2 \times 10^{-5}$

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