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If there are 10 minor divisions between two major divisions, one major division representing 1C, one minor division will be equal to


A

When the mercury level is in between the divisions

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When the mercury level coincides with a minor division

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C

When the mercury level coincides with a major division

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D

Depends on the type of thermometer

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Solution

The correct options are
B

When the mercury level coincides with a minor division


C

When the mercury level coincides with a major division


One major division equals 10 minor division.
1 minor division=110×major division1 minor division=110(1C)So, 1 minor division=0.1C
This is called the least count of thermometer.


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