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At very low temperatures mercury thermometers are very useful.

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True

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Solution

The correct option is B
False

It is a false statement. The major disadvantage of mercury thermometer is its low freezing point i.e. $- 39^{\circ} C$ , which makes it less practical for measuring temperatures below its freezing point.

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