It is more difficult to measure the coefficient of volume expansion of a liquid than that of a solid because:

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The difficulty in measuring the coefficient of volume expansion of a liquid compared to a solid arises because the container holding the liquid also expands when heated. This expansion of the container must be accounted for to accurately determine the liquid's expansion, complicating the measurement process.

It Is More Difficult to Measure the Coefficient of Volume