A home made thermometer
Susie made a water thermometer. She tested her thermometer at different temperatures.
10° C 30° C 70° C
| a) | In the tube below, draw the water level to show a temperature of 50°C. |
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What is the maximum temperature Susie could measure with her water thermometer?
(A) 90° C (B) 100° C (C) 110° C (D) 120° C (E) 130° C
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Why does the liquid move up the tube as the temperature increases?
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d)
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Why could you not use this thermometer to measure temperatures below 0° C?
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