Draw the graph of the coefficient of volume expansion $(\alpha_V)$ versus temperature $(T)$ for a solid.

  • A
    $A$ straight line passing through the origin.
  • B
    $A$ horizontal line parallel to the temperature axis.
  • C
    $A$ curve that increases with temperature.
  • D
    $A$ curve that decreases with temperature.

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