The fact that gasoline overflows a full tank on a hot day is evidence that
A)gasoline expands more with increasing temperature than its tank.
B)the tank contracts while gasoline expands with temperature.
C)both of these
D)neither of these

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This is because as the temperature of gasoline increases it expands, and if the tank is filled completely, there is no room for the expanded gasoline, causing it to overflow. The tank may also expand slightly, but not enough to cause the overflow. Therefore, the correct answer is A) gasoline expands more with increasing temperature than its tank.

The Fact That Gasoline Overflows a Full Tank on a Hot