Physics 0625 · IGCSE · Density

Density — practice question

Fig. 4.1 illustrates a Galilean thermometer. This thermometer is used to measure the approximate temperature of the air around it.
(a)[2]

Explain, in terms of density, why bulb A is at the bottom of the cylinder while the other bulbs are floating.

(b)[4]

(i) Suggest one reason for the delay before the water temperature rises to $23^{\circ}\text{C}$. (ii) Explain why, after this delay, bulb B sinks. Assume the bulbs do not expand.

(c)[1]

State the temperature range that could apply to the water in the cylinder.

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