Physics 0625 · IGCSE · Transfer of thermal energy

Transfer of thermal energy — practice question

What is the reason for placing the heating coil of a domestic immersion heater at the bottom of the tank?

  • ACold water is less dense than hot water and therefore sinks.
  • BCold water is more dense than hot water and therefore rises.
  • CHot water is less dense than cold water and therefore rises.
  • DHot water is more dense than cold water and therefore sinks.

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