Q. A gas thermometer is more sensitive than a liquid thermometer because a gas :
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Correct Answer: (B)
Expands more than a liquid
Explanation: Since gas expands much more than liquid on changing the temperature. Thus a gas thermometer is more sensitive than liquid thermometer as gas can expand more even in very small change in temperature. So the measurement has to be precised.
Explanation by: Team MCQ Buddy
Since gas expands much more than liquid on changing the temperature. Thus a gas thermometer is more sensitive than liquid thermometer as gas can expand more even in very small change in temperature. So the measurement has to be precised.