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Statement-1: Gas thermometers are more sensitive than liquid thermometers.
Statement-2: Coefficient of thermal expansion of gases is more than liquid.

A

Statement-1 is true, Statement-2: is true, Statement-2 is a correct explanation for Statement-1.

B

Statement-1 is true, Statement-2: is true, Statement-2 is NOT a correct explanation for Statement-1.

C

Statement-1 is true but statement-2 is false

D

Statement-1 is false, Statement-2 is true

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Gas thermometers are more sensitive then liquid thermometers because coefficient of thermal expansion of gases are more than liquids
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