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

Thermal expansion of solids, liquids and gases — practice question

The diagram shows a clinical thermometer. What feature in the diagram indicates that this is a sensitive thermometer?

  • AIt has a range of $7^\circ\text{C}$.
  • BThere are equal distances between each $^\circ\text{C}$ mark on the scale.
  • CThere is a constriction in the tube at X.
  • DThere is a large distance between each $^\circ\text{C}$ mark on the scale.

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