The density of water at $20^oC$ is $0.998 \, g/cm^3$ and at $40^oC$ is $0.992 \, g/cm^3$. The mean coefficient of cubical expansion (in per $^oC$) is:

  • A
    $1 \times 10^{-4}$
  • B
    $2 \times 10^{-4}$
  • C
    $3 \times 10^{-4}$
  • D
    $6 \times 10^{-4}$

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