Physics 0625 · IGCSE · Thermal properties and temperature

Thermal properties and temperature — practice question

A scientist records the air temperature at several heights above the cave floor. The findings are shown in the table. Why does changing the height change the temperature of the air?

  • AThe molecules in warm air have less energy than the molecules in cool air.
  • BThe molecules in cool air are further apart than the molecules in warm air.
  • CWarm air is less dense than cool air.
  • DCool air rises above warm air.

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