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Hydrometer and Lactometer

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Name the instrument usede to measure density of liquid that does not require graduated cylinder. Why this instrument is made heavy near bottom.

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The instrument 'hydrometer' is used to determine the density of liquids. It consists of a uniform test tube.The base of the tube is made heavier by taking few lead shots in it so that the tube remains vertical while floating in water or a given liquid.

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