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How does a liquid-in-glass thermometer operate or indicate temperature?
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A liquid-in-glass thermometer consists of a glass tube (capillary) with a bulb at one end filled with a liquid, typically mercury or alcohol. The liquid has a known thermal expansion property, meaning it expands or contracts as the temperature changes. Show more…
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