Physics · JEE | THERMAL PROPERTIES OF MATTER

Given below are two statements: Statement I: Two steel rails fixed at their outer ends in contact at their inner ends can experience huge compressive thermal forces capable of bending the rails when temperature increases. Statement II: The specific heat capacity of water is the lowest among common substances, making it warm up and cool down extremely rapidly. In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

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