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2.2.1 Thermal expansion of solids, liquids and gases

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Question 63

A hot metal cylinder is placed on a cold plate and is allowed to cool down to room temperature. What happens to the volume of the cylinder and the average kinetic energy of its molecules?

A

Volume increases, average kinetic energy increases

B

Volume increases, average kinetic energy decreases

C

Volume decreases, average kinetic energy increases

D

Volume decreases, average kinetic energy decreases

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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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