Multiple choice

Celsius thermometer cannot measure higher temperatures like that of a candle flame because in that case,

  1. the thermometer will break due to excessive contraction of the mercury

  2. the thermometer will break due to excessive expansion of the mercury

  3. the thermometer will break due to the glass of thermometer getting too hot

  4. the thermometer will break due to the freezing of mercury

  5. the thermometer will break due to the melting of the capillary tube
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B Correct answer
Explanation

This is the correct option. Celsius thermometer cannot measure higher temperatures like that of a candle flame because in that case, the thermometer will break, due to excessive expansion of the mercury.

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