The density of a substance at $0 \, ^\circ C$ is $10 \, g/cm^3$ and at $100 \, ^\circ C$ is $9.7 \, g/cm^3$. The coefficient of linear expansion of the substance is ..... $^\circ C^{-1}$.

  • A
    $10^{-2}$
  • B
    $10^{-3}$
  • C
    $10^{-4}$
  • D
    $10^{-5}$

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