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2.2.1 Thermal expansion of solids, liquids and gases

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Question 9

Four students are asked to state and explain the relative magnitudes of the thermal expansion of solids and liquids.

Which student is correct?

A

Liquids expand more than solids because the molecules in a liquid are in continuous motion.

B

Liquids expand more than solids because the attractive forces between molecules are weaker in liquids.

C

Solids expand more than liquids because the molecules are closer together in solids.

D

Solids expand more than liquids because the molecules in a solid are held in a fixed, regular pattern.

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2.2.1 Thermal expansion of solids, liquids and gases Questions

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96 exam-style questions on CIE IGCSE Physics 2.2.1 Thermal expansion of solids, liquids and gases. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.

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