Question

Explain the function of the kink in the stem?

Answer 1

Answer:

The kink is designed to 'break' the thread of the mercury (or alcohol), so the part closest to the bulb contracts back into the bulb, while the remaining section of mercury just contracts where it is in the tube. ... Without the kink, more liquid would contract back to the bulb, leading to consistently low readings.

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Answer 2

Answer:

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Explanation:

The kink is designed to 'break' the thread of the mercury , so the part closest to the bulb contracts back into the bulb, while the remaining section of mercury just contracts where it is in the tube. ... Without the kink, more liquid would contract back to the bulb, leading to consistently low readings