O-LevelPhysicsThermal Physics5054/12 · May/June 2014 · Q201 Mark

A thermometer is used to measure a temperature of 80 °C. Which thermometer is the most sensitive?

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AThermometer scale A (range -40 to 160 °C)

BThermometer scale B (range 50 to 150 °C)

CThermometer scale C (range 20 to 170 °C)

DThermometer scale D (range 0 to 200 °C)

✓ Correct answer

B: Thermometer scale B (range 50 to 150 °C)

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Topic: Thermal Physics, O-Level Physics (syllabus 5054). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
Source: O-Level Physics, May/June 2014 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 20.

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