Why are mercury and alchohol used in thermometers?

Because they are very cheap.

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Because they are less sensitive to temperature variations.

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Because they are highly sensitive to temperature variations.

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Because they are easily available.

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Solution

The correct option is C Because they are highly sensitive to temperature variations.
Mercury or alcohol is used in the thermometers. This is because these materials are highly sensitive to temperature variations.

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