Physics 0625 · IGCSE · Thermal properties and temperature

Thermal properties and temperature — practice question

Fig. 6.1 depicts a liquid-in-glass thermometer.
(a(i))[1]

Which of these metals is commonly used as the liquid in thermometers? Tick the correct box: magnesium, mercury, silver.

(a(ii))[1]

Suggest the temperature of the ice. Indicate it by drawing an arrow on Fig. 6.1.

(a(iii))[1]

A thermometer is set using two fixed points. State the temperatures of the two fixed points.

(b)[4]

Complete each sentence about thermal processes.

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