Thermometers Use Varying Physical Properties to Measure Temperature

question 23

Multiple Choice

Thermometers use varying physical properties to measure temperature. Which of the following variable physical properties are utilized in thermometers?

• A) density
• B) electrical resistance
• C) color
• D) all of the above

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