One property of a liquid that is considered while constructing a liquid – in – glass thermometer isthat the liquid expands more than the glass...

One property of a liquid that is considered while constructing a liquid – in – glass thermometer is
that the liquid expands more than the glass for the same temperature change. State any other two
properties of the liquids that are considered

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The liquid expand uniformly, expansion is measurable ( large enough), thermal
conductivity

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Githiari answered the question on September 18, 2017 at 09:11

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