Physics 0625 · IGCSE · Thermal properties and temperature

Thermal properties and temperature — practice question

A thermometer has a low thermal capacity. Why does this give it an advantage?

  • AThe thermometer does not absorb much thermal energy to raise its own temperature.
  • BThe thermometer does not conduct much thermal energy to the surroundings.
  • CThe thermometer does not melt when it gets hot.
  • DThe thermometer does not radiate much thermal energy to the surroundings.

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