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If Mercury boils at 357°C still a mercury thermometer is designed to measure temperature at 500°C. Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct regarding this arrangement?

A

The upper limit or upper fixed point is raised

B

The lower fixed point is lowered

C

If we fill up a gas above mercury, pressure exerted by the gas increases its boiling point

D

The boiling point can be increased by filling up a gas like nitrogen above mercury and thereby increase its measuring range

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A, C, D
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