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1.	In thermometers, usually mercury is used for a broad range of temperature measurements but in very cold countries alcohol is used in the thermometers. This is because of which of the following reasons?
A.	Alcohol has high boiling point
B.	It will not stick to the glass
C.	It freezing point is very low.
D.	Alcohol is a poor conductor of heat.
Answer» D. Alcohol is a poor conductor of heat.

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