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Why mercury is used in barometer instead of water ?

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It has high specific gravity.
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  • Barometer is used to

    A
    measure rainfall
    B
    measure temperature
    C
    measure atmospheric pressure
    D
    measure sea level

  • Barometer is used to

    A
    measure
    B
    measure temperature
    C
    measure atmosphere pressure
    D
    measure sea level

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