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It indicates that the Mercury expands much faster in reaction to change in temp. If the glass expanded at the same rate as the mercury does, the level of mercury would not change.

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Q: When a mercury therometer is heated the mercury expands and rises in the thin tube of glass What does this indicate about the relative rates of expansion for mercury and glass?
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