Physics 0625 · IGCSE · Thermal properties and temperature

Thermal properties and temperature — practice question

The diagram illustrates a flask made of glass, sealed by a short length of glass tube containing a small amount of mercury. When the flask is heated gently, the mercury moves upward in the tube. What is the main reason for the mercury's movement?

  • Aexpansion of air in the flask
  • Bexpansion of the glass flask
  • Cexpansion of the glass tube
  • Dexpansion of the mercury

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