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O-LevelPhysicsThermal Physics5054/11 · Oct/Nov 2016 · Q171 Mark

The diagram shows changes of state. What are the names of the changes of state P, Q, R and S?

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AP: condensation, Q: melting, R: solidification, S: boiling
BP: condensation, Q: solidification, R: melting, S: boiling
CP: boiling, Q: melting, R: solidification, S: condensation
DP: boiling, Q: solidification, R: melting, S: condensation

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B: P: condensation, Q: solidification, R: melting, S: boiling

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Thermal Physics, O-Level Physics (syllabus 5054). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
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O-Level Physics, Oct/Nov 2016 Paper 1 Variant 1, question 17.

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