what is the function of alcohol or mercury in maximum-minimum thermometer?

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2007-11-02 15:28:16 · 2 answers · asked by aryan 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics

Maximum-minimum thermometer also known as Six's thermomenter.

Please see references below for more information.

2007-11-02 16:17:47 · answer #1 · answered by Edward 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Both liquids expand and contract in predictable ways when heated and cooled so can provide a good means of temperature measurement.

2007-11-02 15:34:01 · answer #2 · answered by Michael da Man 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋