Physics 0625 · IGCSE · Thermal properties and temperature

Thermal properties and temperature — practice question

Fig. 4.1 displays a thermometer, and the voltmeter shows 5.4 mV.

(a)[1]

State the name of this thermometer type.

(b)[2]

Calculate the temperature of liquid X shown by the thermometer.

(c)[1]

Suggest an application where this thermometer is better suited than a liquid-in-glass thermometer.

Worked solution & mark scheme

This 4-mark question has a full step-by-step worked solution and mark scheme. One marking point: “thermocouple” …