Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Errors and uncertainties

Errors and uncertainties — practice question

The diagram shows the stem of a Celsius thermometer, with markings indicating the initial and final temperature readings. What is the temperature change, written to an appropriate number of significant figures?

  • A$14\,^{\circ}\text{C}$
  • B$20.5\,^{\circ}\text{C}$
  • C$21\,^{\circ}\text{C}$
  • D$22.0\,^{\circ}\text{C}$

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