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because liquids can give us the right temperature but solids and gases

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because liquids and gases have a much greater expansion rate than solids so it is easier to visually see the difference.

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  • we don't use solid because they don't expand nicely
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Q: Why do you use liquids not solids or gases in thermometers?
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