Question

Name the reasons why mercury is commonly used in thermometer

Answer 1

Mercury is used in thermometers because it has high coefficient of expansion. Hence, the slightest change in temperature is notable when it's used in a thermometer.
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Answer 2

Answer:

Mercury is commonly used in thermometers due to its following advantages:

• It shows uniform rate of expansion with the rise in temperature.
• It does not stick to the walls of a glass tube
• Mercury is an opaque and shiny substance. Hence it is easily visible
• Mercury has high boiling point. Hence, it can be used over a wide range of  temperature.

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