A mercury filled glass thermometer is originally at equilibrium in a 20°C water bath. The thermometer is then immersed in a 30°C water bath. The column of mercury in the thermometer will(A) rise to 30°C and then stop.(B) first rise above 30°C, then return to 30°C and stop.(C)first fall below 20°C, then rise above 30°C, and stop.(D)first fall below 20°C, then rise above 30°C, and finally return to 30°C, and stop.
A mercury filled glass thermometer is originally at equilibrium in a 20°C water bath. The thermometer is then immersed in a 30°C water bath. The column of mercury in the thermometer will
(A) rise to 30°C and then stop.
(B) first rise above 30°C, then return to 30°C and stop.
(C)first fall below 20°C, then rise above 30°C, and stop.
(D)first fall below 20°C, then rise above 30°C, and finally return to 30°C, and stop.