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 separation between the ice point and the steam point is $20\,\text{cm}$. The upper end of the liquid column is $12\,\text{cm}$ above the ice point. What is the temperature?

  • A$40^{\circ}\text{C}$
  • B$60^{\circ}\text{C}$
  • C$80^{\circ}\text{C}$
  • D$88^{\circ}\text{C}$

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