O Levels Physics (5054)•5054/12/M/J/18

Explanation
Thermometer sensitivity vs. range comparison
Steps:
- Sensitivity measures the smallest temperature change detectable, often tied to the liquid's expansion coefficient and capillary bore size.
- Range is the minimum to maximum temperature the thermometer can measure reliably.
- Without descriptions or data for thermometers P, Q, R, S, direct comparison is impossible.
- Not enough information to determine which has greatest sensitivity or range.
Why C is correct:
- Cannot confirm; lacks supporting details like expansion coefficients or temperature spans.
Why the others are wrong:
- A: No evidence P has highest sensitivity or R highest range.
- B: No evidence Q has highest sensitivity or S highest range.
- D: Duplicate of B; same lack of evidence.
Final answer: Not enough information.
Topic: Thermal expansion of solids, liquids and gases
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