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O-LevelPhysicsThermal Physics5054/12 · Oct/Nov 2017 · Q161 Mark

The distance between the ice point and the steam point in a liquid-in-glass thermometer is 20 cm. The top of the liquid thread is 12 cm above the ice point. What is the temperature?

A40°C
B60°C
C80°C
D88°C

✓ Correct answer

B: 60°C

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Thermal Physics, O-Level Physics (syllabus 5054). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
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O-Level Physics, Oct/Nov 2017 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 16.

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