The coefficient of volumetric expansion of mercury is 18×10-5/°C. The thermometer bulb has a volume of 10-6 m3 and cross-section of the stem is 0.002cm2. Assuming that bulb is filled with mercury at 0°C, the increase in length of the mercury column at 100°C will be ___________ a) 9cm b) 9mm c) 18cm

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The coefficient of volumetric expansion of mercury is 18×10-5/°C. The thermometer bulb has a volume of 10-6 m3 and cross-section of the stem is 0.002cm2. Assuming that bulb is filled with mercury at 0°C, the increase in length of the mercury column at 100°C will be ___________

a) 9cm

b) 9mm

c) 18cm

d) 18mm

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