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O-LevelPhysicsThermal Physics5054/12 · May/June 2025 · Q171 Mark

A beaker of cold water is heated at its base. [Figure 17.1 - Diagram of a beaker of water being heated] What happens to the heated water?

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Adecreases, no movement
Bdecreases, upwards
Cincreases, no movement
Dincreases, upwards

✓ Correct answer

B: decreases, upwards

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Thermal Physics, O-Level Physics (syllabus 5054). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
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O-Level Physics, May/June 2025 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 17.

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