The figure below shows two identical thermometers. Thermometer A has a blackened bulb while thermometer B has a silvery bulb. A candle is placed equidistant between...

The figure below shows two identical thermometers. Thermometer A has a blackened bulb while thermometer B has a silvery bulb. A candle is placed equidistant between the two thermometers.

State with a reason the observations made after some time

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Thermometer A gives a higher reading than B;Black surface is better absorber of heat
than silvery surface.

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sharon kalunda answered the question on April 2, 2019 at 08:01

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