Physics · May / June 2019 · Paper 11 · Question 18

Two thermometers X and Y contain different liquids but are otherwise identical. The thermometers are heated through the same temperature rise. The volume of liquid in thermometer X increases by more than the volume of liquid in thermometer Y. Which is the more sensitive thermometer and which is the thermometer with the larger range?

1. Amore sensitive thermometer: X; thermometer with the larger range: X
2. Bmore sensitive thermometer: X; thermometer with the larger range: Y
3. Cmore sensitive thermometer: Y; thermometer with the larger range: X
4. Dmore sensitive thermometer: Y; thermometer with the larger range: Y

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