Physics 0625 · IGCSE · Thermal properties and temperature

Thermal properties and temperature — practice question

(a)[1]

State the temperatures of the fixed points on a temperature scale.

(b(i))[2]

To account for the equal spacing of the graduations, state: 1. an assumption made about the liquid in the thermometer 2. an assumption made about the structure of the thermometer.

(b(ii))[1]

State one design feature in which thermometer A differs from thermometer B.

(b(iii))[1]

State one design feature in which thermometer C differs from thermometer D.

(c(i))[3]

In the space provided, draw a labelled diagram showing a thermocouple thermometer.

(c(ii))[1]

Suggest the conditions under which a thermocouple thermometer is more suitable than a liquid-in-glass thermometer.

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