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Mercury thermometer works on the principle of thermal expansion of liquid.


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True
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Solution

The correct option is A True
  1. Mercury in a thermometer expands when it comes in contact with a hot body.
  2. Therefore it raises in the capillary tube present inside the thermometer and gives the reading.

Hence, the given statement is true.


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