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Q. A gas thermometer is more sensitive than a liquid thermometer because a gas :

  • (A) Is lighter than liquid
  • (B) Expands more than a liquid
  • (C) Is easy to obtain
  • (D) Does not change state easily
  • Correct Answer - Option(B)
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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.

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