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The bulb of a thermometer is spherical and that of another is cylindrical Equal quantity of mercury is filled in them Then .

A

thermometer with spherical bulb will respond quickly

B

thermometer with cylindrical bulb will respond slowly

C

thermometer with spherical bulb will respond slowly

D

thermometer with cylindrical bulb will respond quickly

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