Physics 0625 · IGCSE · Thermal properties and temperature

Thermal properties and temperature — practice question

An electric kettle is used to warm some water. It is then used to warm another liquid. The temperature of the liquid increases more quickly than the temperature of the water. What could explain this difference?

  • AThe liquid condenses on the cooler parts of the kettle less than the water does.
  • BThe liquid expands more than the water as it heats up.
  • CThe liquid has a lower boiling point than the water.
  • DThe liquid has a smaller thermal capacity than the water.

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