Question
What are the relative advantages of mercury over other liquids for ordinary thermometric use?
Solution
Advantages of mercury over other liquids for ordinary thermometric use is given by:
1.The mercury is a good conductor of heat and expand rapidly and thus the temperature changes quickly.
2.Mercury has a low heat capacity.
3.The mercury is opaque to light and can be seen clearly.
4.The mercury does not stick with the walls of container.
5.Mercury has a freezing point of -39o C and boiling point of 357.
