Physics 5054 · O Level · Thermal expansion of solids, liquids and gases

Thermal expansion of solids, liquids and gases — practice question

The mercury-in-glass thermometer illustrated uses a linear scale. When the temperature is $100^\circ\text{C}$, $h$ is $28\,\text{cm}$. When the temperature is $80^\circ\text{C}$, $h$ is $24\,\text{cm}$. What is the value of $h$ at a temperature of $0^\circ\text{C}$?

  • A$0.0\,\text{cm}$
  • B$2.8\,\text{cm}$
  • C$4.0\,\text{cm}$
  • D$8.0\,\text{cm}$

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