How accurate is a Mercury thermometer?

How is 1celcius different with a water thermometer than with a mercury thermometer?

  • Answer:

    Mercury expansion in vol. from -32 to 212deg is 1 part in 55; between 212 and 392dg, 1 in 54.6; and between 392 and 572dg, 1 in 54

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