Multiple choice

What is the use of a kink in clinical thermometer?

  1. To increase the beauty of the thermometer

  2. It prevents mercury level from falling on its own.

  3. It allows the mercury to rise up faster.

  4. The kink allows to hold more mercury.

  5. Kink gives it a better shape.
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The kink prevents mercury level from falling on its own so that correct body temperature is recorded.

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