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प्रश्न
Mercury is often used in laboratory thermometers because it ______.
पर्याय
is a harmless liquid
is silvery in colour and is attractive in appearance
Expands uniformly
is a low cost liquid
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उत्तर
Mercury is often used in laboratory thermometers because it Expands uniformly
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