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Why do we use mercury in the thermometer instead of water ? |
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Answer» Mercury is the only one in liquid STATE at room temperature. It's used in thermometers because it has high coefficient of EXPANSION. ... It also has a high boiling point which makes it very suitable to measure higher TEMPERATURES. Also, it has a shiny appearance and doesn't stick to the GLASS surface of glass. |
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