The coefficient of linear expansion of ordinary glass is three times that of Pyrex glass. An ordinary glass rod and a Pyrex glass rod of equal lengths at room temperature are dropped into boiling water. The change in length of the ordinary glass rod will be 3 times the change in length of the Pyrex glass rod

a. True
b. False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false


True

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