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Physics · May / June 2017 · Paper 11 · Question 24

5054Thermal expansion of solids, liquids and gases

The diagram shows a clinical thermometer. How does the diagram show that this is a sensitive thermometer?

  1. AIt has a range of 7 °C.
  2. BThere are equal distances between each °C mark on the scale.
  3. CThere is a constriction in the tube at X.
  4. DThere is a large distance between each °C mark on the scale.

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Correct answer: D. There is a large distance between each °C mark on the scale.

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