We prefer mercury as a thermometric substance because______________?
Correct answer: D. All of above
- A. Over a wide range of temperature its expansion is uniform
- B. It does not stick to thermometer glass
- C. It opaque to light
- D. All of above
Explanation
Mercury is useful in thermometers because it expands nearly uniformly over a useful temperature range, does not wet or stick to glass, and is opaque, making its column easy to see. Therefore, all three properties support its use. A student may choose only a by remembering uniform expansion while missing the practical advantages of non-wetting and visibility.
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