Physics 0625 · IGCSE · Thermal properties and temperature

Thermal properties and temperature — practice question

A model thermometer is made from a flask containing coloured water and a stopper through which a glass tube is fitted, as illustrated. The model thermometer may be altered in one of two ways. • The flask may be swapped for a bigger one filled with coloured water. • The glass tube may be swapped for another tube with a wider internal diameter. Which statement is correct?

  • AOnly using a larger flask increases the sensitivity.
  • BOnly using a wider tube increases the sensitivity.
  • CUsing a larger flask increases the sensitivity and using a wider tube increases the sensitivity.
  • DNeither using a larger flask nor using a wider tube increases the sensitivity.

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