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Which metal is used in a thermometer?

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Potassium
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Zinc
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Lead
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D
Mercury
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Solution

The correct option is D Mercury
Mercury is the metal which is used in thermometer.
It is the only metal which is liquid at room temperature and because of its high boiling point, it is very useful in measuring high temperatures.

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