Thermal Properties of Matter - Result Question 8

8. Mercury thermometer can be used to measure temperature upto

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(a) $260^{\circ} C$

(b) $100^{\circ} C$

(c) $357^{\circ} C$

(d) $500^{\circ} C$

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Answer:

Correct Answer: 8. (c)

Solution:

  1. (c) Mercury thermometer is based on the principle of change of volume with rise of temperature and can measure temperatures ranging from $-30^{\circ} C$ to $357^{\circ} C$.