Physics · Oct / Nov 2019 · Paper 11 · Question 20
5054Thermal expansion of solids, liquids and gases
A student is given a thermometer that reads 1 °C in pure melting ice and 101 °C in pure boiling water. She uses it to measure the temperature of some water before and after it is heated. How does the rise in temperature of the water calculated from her results compare with the correct value?
- AIt is 1 °C lower.
- BIt is the same.
- CIt is 1 °C higher.
- DIt is 2 °C higher.
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Correct answer: B. It is the same.
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