Physics · JEE | THERMAL PROPERTIES OF MATTER

Given below are two statements: Statement I: The coefficient of volume expansion \( \alpha_v \) for an ideal gas is inversely proportional to its absolute temperature \( T \). Statement II: Water exhibits anomalous behavior by contracting on heating between \( 0^\circ\text{C} \) and \( 4^\circ\text{C} \). In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

1. A
   Both Statement I and Statement II are correct.
2. B
   Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect.
3. C
   Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect.
4. D
   Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct.