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 0.10 per F°
B) the coefficient of volume expansion of mercury is 0.30 per F°
C) the coefficient of volume expansion of mercury is (0.10/3) 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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