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

Thermal expansion of solids, liquids and gases — practice question

Two thermometers X and Y have different liquids, but are identical in every other respect. Both thermometers are heated by the same increase in temperature. The liquid in thermometer X expands by a greater volume than the liquid in thermometer Y. Which thermometer is the more sensitive one, and which thermometer has the wider range?

  • AMore sensitive: X, Larger range: X
  • BMore sensitive: X, Larger range: Y
  • CMore sensitive: Y, Larger range: X
  • DMore sensitive: Y, Larger range: Y

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