Question

mercury is generally used in thermometers? Why??

Answer 1

Mercury has a low melting point so it is used in thermometer.

Answer 2

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HERE IS YOUR ANSWER,

Mercury is generally used in thermometers and there are a lot of reasons for using it. They are as follows-

◆Mercury doesn't stick with the walls of the thermometer like water.

◆Mercury is shiny and thus it gives a clear reading.

◆Mercury has high coefficient of expansion. Thus a small variation of the temparature can be noted using mercury.

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