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

Thermal expansion of solids, liquids and gases — practice question

The extent to which a solid expands on heating depends on the strength of the forces between its particles. Which statement about these forces is correct?

  • AThe forces are strong so solids expand less than liquids and gases.
  • BThe forces are strong so solids expand more than liquids and gases.
  • CThe forces are weak so solids expand less than liquids and gases.
  • DThe forces are weak so solids expand more than liquids and gases.

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