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mikaylakyoung

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on: Jul 24, 2018
What causes the pointer of a dial thermometer to move?
 
  A) The dial is attracted to magnetic north, but its attraction varies with temperature
  B) A set of gears connected to a heat motor
  C) A coiled piece of metal with a high rate of thermal expansion
  D) Pressure from the vaporization of a volatile fluid

Question 2

Which is the largest similarity between the Kelvin and the Rankine temperature scales?
 
  A) Both use the same boiling point. B) Both easily convert to Celsius.
  C) Both use the same temperature spacing interval. D) Both begin at absolute zero.


makaylafy

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Reply #1 on: Jul 24, 2018
Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

D


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