Physics 0625 · IGCSE · Thermal properties and temperature

Thermal properties and temperature — practice question

A liquid at room temperature is used to fill a flask and a glass tube up to level X. The flask is then put into ice, and the liquid level in the tube drops to level Y. Why does the level drop?

  • AThe flask contracts.
  • BThe flask expands.
  • CThe liquid contracts.
  • DThe liquid expands.

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