Kink is used in some thermometers to ___

increase the accuracy of measurement

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ease the flow of mercury

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restrict the backward flow of mercury

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None of the above

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Solution

The correct option is C
restrict the backward flow of mercury

The kink is used only in a clinical thermometer to restrict the backwards flow of mercury so that readings can be taken easily.

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