_ Physics for pre-IGCSE-Homework sheet "18"

Paper!: chose the best answer:

1. The top of the mercury thread in a mercury-in-glass thermometer reaches point X at 0 DCand z
Point Z at 100 DC. Where might it be at a temperature below the ice-point? y
A. point W
B. pointX
e. point Y
D. pointZ

2. To mark a temperature scale on a thermometer, fixed points are needed. Which is a fixed
point?
A. the bottom end of the thermometer tube
B. the top end of the thermometer tube
e. the temperature of pure melting ice
D. the temperature of pure warm water

3. The diagram shows a thermometer calibrated in degrees Celsius.

What are the values of the lower fixed point and of the upper fixed point on the Celsius scale?

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lower fixed upper fixed 100
pointl°C poinlloC, DO
80
70'
A -10 110 60,
50
40'
B 0 20 3U,
20
10
C 0 100 o·
--10 ,
D 20 100

4. A mercury-in-glass thermometer is to be used to measure temperatures from 0 DCto 100 DC. Why is mercury
suitable?
A. Mercury expands when heated.
B. Mercury has a boiling point below 100 DC.
e. Mercury has a melting point above 0 DC.
D. Mercury is a poor conductor,

5. To mark the lower fixed point ofa Celsius scale on a thermometer, the thermometer should be placed in
A. Pure alcohol.
B. Pure distilled water.
C. Pure melting ice.
D. Pure mercury,