Why is the bore of a thermometer made very small? - Vidyadip

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Why is the bore of a thermometer made very small?

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The bore of a thermometer is made very small so that even a slight variation in the temperature may cause noticeable variation in the mercury level in the tube of the thermometer. As a result, the sensitivity of the thermometer increases and even small changes in the temperature can be recorded.

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