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WAEC Physics 2022 Objective — Question 38

Question 38 of 50 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Physics 2022 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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The distance between the fixed points of a mercury-in-glass thermometer is 30cm. Determine the temperature when the mercury level is 10.5cm above the lower fixed point.

  • A. 28.6°C
  • B. 30.0°CCorrect
  • C. 35.0°C
  • D. 40.5°C

Explanation

θ = (10.5/30)×100°C = 35.0°C. (Per source's worked answer, θ=35°C corresponds to option C.)

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