| Date | November 2011 | Marks available | 1 | Reference code | 11N.1.SL.TZO.12 |
| Level | Standard level | Paper | Paper 1 | Time zone | no time zone |
| Command term | Question number | 12 | Adapted from | N/A |
Question
A liquid-in-glass thermometer is in thermal equilibrium with some hot water. The thermometer is left in the water. The water cools to the temperature of the surroundings. Which of the following is unlikely to be true for the thermometer?
A. It is in thermal equilibrium with the water.
B. It is in thermal equilibrium with the surroundings.
C. It is at the same temperature as the water.
D. It has the same thermal capacity as the water.
Markscheme
D
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