Question

Mercury thermometer can be used to measure temperature upto

• A. 260$^{\circ}$C
• B. 100$^{\circ}$C
• C. 360$^{\circ}$C
• D. 500$^{\circ}$C

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

360$^{\circ}$C

Answer 2

(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