Q536
A gas thermometer is more sensitive than a liquid thermometer because a gas :
A.
Is lighter than liquid
B.
Expands more than a liquid
AnswerC.
Is easy to obtain
D.
Does not change state easily
Answer: Option B
Solution
Answer: Option B
Solution:
Since gas expands much more than liquid on changing the temperature. Thus a gas thermometer is more sensitive than liquid thermometer as gas can expand more even in very small change in temperature. So the measurement has to be precised.