Give reasons as to why the lower end of a hydrometer is filled with mercury or lead.
A
to lower its CG point
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B
to increase the height of its CG point
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C
to rotate in water
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D
to jump in water
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Solution
The correct option is A to lower its CG point The lower end of a hydrometer is filled with mercury or lead in order to make it heavy so that it remains upright