Physics 0625 · IGCSE · Thermal properties and temperature
Thermal properties and temperature — practice question
A liquid-in-glass thermometer has a scale marked from -10 ^{\circ}C up to 110 ^{\circ}C. A student is checking whether the thermometer is accurate.
(a(i))[1]
the 100 ^{\circ}C reading on the thermometer scale.
(a(ii))[1]
the 0 ^{\circ}C reading on the thermometer scale.
(a(iii))[1]
State why the 0 ^{\circ}C and 100 ^{\circ}C marks are important on a thermometer scale.
(b(i))[1]
State the physical property used to measure temperature in a liquid-in-glass thermometer.
(b(ii))[1]
State one other physical property that can be used to measure temperature.
Worked solution & mark scheme
This 5-mark question has a full step-by-step worked solution and mark scheme. One marking point: “The correct response is steam above pure boiling water (at standard atmospheric pressure).” …