O-LevelPhysicsThermal Physics5054/11 · May/June 2011 · Q171 Mark
A certain liquid is used in a liquid-in-glass thermometer. It does not expand uniformly with temperature. What effect will this have on the scale of the thermometer?
AIt will be non-linear.
BIt will have a small range.
CThe markings will be close together.
DThe markings will be far apart.
✓ Correct answer
A: It will be non-linear.
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