What Happens When a Round Cell Expands in Diameter

question 32

Multiple Choice

What happens when a round cell expands in diameter?

• A)Its surface area and diameter increase with the cube of its diameter.
• B)Its surface area and diameter increase with the square of its diameter.
• C)Its volume increases faster than its surface area does.
• D)Its surface area increases faster than its volume does.
• E)Its volume and surface area expand by the same proportion.

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Definitions:

Hot Temperature

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