O-LevelPhysicsThermal Physics5054/12 · May/June 2015 · Q151 Mark
An electrical heater is placed in a beaker of cold oil, as shown. The heater is switched on. What happens to the liquid at X?
This question uses a diagram from the original paper, which isn't shown here. Open the full paper from the past papers archive to see it.
AIt becomes less dense and falls.
BIt becomes less dense and rises.
CIt becomes more dense and falls.
DIt becomes more dense and rises.
✓ Correct answer
B: It becomes less dense and rises.
Practise more questions on this topic
Oracle Prep sorts past-paper questions by topic, so you can drill Thermal Physics and see which topics are most likely to come up next.
Sign up free →