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

Thermal expansion of solids, liquids and gases — practice question

In a liquid-in-glass thermometer, the liquid column is $2.0\,\text{cm}$ in length at $0^\circ\text{C}$. When the thermometer is heated to $100^\circ\text{C}$, the column length increases by $10.0\,\text{cm}$. If the measurement is taken from P, what is the length of the liquid column at $30^\circ\text{C}$?

  • A$2.3\,\text{cm}$
  • B$3.0\,\text{cm}$
  • C$5.0\,\text{cm}$
  • D$7.0\,\text{cm}$

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