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The narrow stem in a hydrometer

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increases its sensitivity.

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increases upthrust on it

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raises its centre of gravity

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increases its size

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Solution

The correct option is A increases its sensitivity.
The narrow stem in a hydrometer increases its sensitivity.
The pressure increase with depth, so the lower part is made heavy to withstand high pressure.

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