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

Thermal expansion of solids, liquids and gases — practice question

The diagrams illustrate instances of thermal expansion. P: liquid expanding in a thermometer Q: a tight lid expanding on a glass container R: long metal beams expanding as they support a roof In which diagrams is thermal expansion useful?

  • AP, Q and R
  • BP and Q only
  • CP only
  • DQ and R only

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