A temperature sensor probe is designed to measure the temperature of a liquid. To avoid altering the liquid's temperature, the probe must absorb the least amount of thermal energy from the liquid.
Which thermal capacity of the probe and which temperature rise of the probe will result in the least thermal energy being absorbed from the liquid?
Large thermal capacity, large temperature rise
Large thermal capacity, small temperature rise
Small thermal capacity, large temperature rise
Small thermal capacity, small temperature rise
528 exam-style questions on CIE IGCSE Physics 2.2 Thermal properties and temperature, covering 2.2.1 Thermal expansion of solids, liquids and gases, 2.2.2a Internal energy and temperature, 2.2.2b Specific heat capacity, 2.2.3a Melting, boiling, condensation and solidification, 2.2.3b Evaporation, and 2.2.3c Cooling by evaporation. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.