Why does the mercury in a clinical thermometer not fall or rise when removed from the mouth?

Because of the kink present in the thermometer

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None of the above

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Because mercury is transparent, therefore, we cannot observe its fall or rise

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Because mercury sticks to the wall of the thermometer.

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Solution

The correct option is A Because of the kink present in the thermometer
The mercury does not fall or rise because of the kink present in the thermometer. The kink acts as a stopper.

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