The mercury column in an ordinary medical thermometer doubles in length when its temperature changes from 95 F to 105 F. Choose the correct statement:
A) the coefficient of volume expansion of mercury is 0.1 per F
B) the coefficient of volume expansion of mercury is 0.3 per F
C) the coefficient of volume expansion of mercury is (0.1/3) per F
D) the vacuum above the column helps to "pull up" the mercury this large amount
E) none of the above is true
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