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O-LevelPhysicsThermal Physics5054/12 · May/June 2014 · Q221 Mark

Thermal energy is transferred to a solid. First it melts and then it boils to produce a gas. Which statement about the temperature is correct?

AWhen melting and boiling the temperature does not change.
BWhen melting and boiling the temperature increases.
CWhen melting the temperature increases but when boiling the temperature stays the same.
DWhen melting the temperature stays the same but when boiling the temperature increases.

✓ Correct answer

A: When melting and boiling the temperature does not change.

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Thermal Physics, O-Level Physics (syllabus 5054). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
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O-Level Physics, May/June 2014 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 22.

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