Question

In thermometers, mercury expands due to conduction of heat.

• A. True
• B. False

Answer 1

The correct option is A True

1. A thermometer is a device that is used to measure the temperature of a body.
2. Mercury expands on heating over a wide range of temperatures.
3. It becomes possible due to the conduction of heat.
4. Hence, mercury is used as a thermometric liquid.
   Thus, the given statement is a true statement.