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

Thermal expansion of solids, liquids and gases — practice question

The diagram shows two thermometers P and Q, which are the same except that P has a smaller amount of mercury. Which statement is correct?

  • AThe lowest measurable temperature is the same on P and on Q.
  • BThe range of P is equal to the range of Q.
  • CThe scales on P and Q are both linear.
  • DThe sensitivity of P is equal to the sensitivity of Q.

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