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Gas thermometers are more sensitive as compared to liquid thermometers, as their

A

coefficient of expansion is very high

B

coefficient of expansion is very low.

C

density is very high

D

None of these

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Gas thermometers are more sensitive as compared to liquid thermometers, due tot heir large cubical expansion.
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