Doubling the Linear Size of an Object Multiplies Its Area

question 30

Multiple Choice

Doubling the linear size of an object multiplies its area by

• A)2 and its volume by 4.
• B)4 and its volume by 8.
• C)8 and its volume by 16.
• D)none of these

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