Question 1
(a)
Explain what is meant by the statement that two bodies are in thermal
equilibrium. [1]
(b)
Suggest suitable types of thermometer, one in each case, to measure
(i)
the temperature of the flame of a Bunsen burner, [1]
(ii)
the change in temperature of a small crystal when it is exposed to a
pulse of ultrasound energy. [1]
(c)
Some water is heated so that its temperature changes from 26.5 °C to
a final temperature of 38.0 °C.
State, to an
appropriate number of decimal places,
(i)
the change in temperature in kelvin, [1]
(ii)
the final temperature in kelvin. [1]
[Total: 5]
Reference: Past Exam Paper – June 2016 Paper 42 Q3
Solution:
(a)
When two bodies are in thermal equilibrium there is no net
transfer of energy between the bodies.
(b)
(i)
thermocouple, platinum/metal resistance thermometer,
pyrometer
(ii)
thermistor, thermocouple
(c)
(i)
change = 11.5 K
{The change
in temperature in kelvin is the same as the same in temperature in degree Celsius.
Change =
38.0 – 26.5 = 11.5 K}
(ii)
final temperature = 311.2 K
{Tempt in
kelvin = tempt in degree Celsius + 273.15 = 38.0 + 273.15
Tempt in
kelvin = 311.15 = 311.2 K
Since values
of temperature are given to 1 d.p. in the question, the answer should also be given
to 1 d.p.}
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