Two liquid-in-glass thermometers, X X\,X and YYY, contain different volumes of the same thermometric liquid. Thermometer X X\,X has a larger bulb, containing a greater initial volume of liquid than thermometer YYY. Both thermometers have capillary tubes of the same length and the same internal diameter.
Which row in the table correctly identifies the thermometer with the greater range and the thermometer with the greater sensitivity?
| Greater range | Greater sensitivity | |
|---|---|---|
| Row A | XXX | XXX |
| Row B | XXX | YYY |
| Row C | YYY | XXX |
| Row D | YYY | YYY |
Row A
Row B
Row C
Row D
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.