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Why does the liquid in a thermometer rise on a hot day and drop down on a cold day?

Why does the liquid in a thermometer rise on a hot day and drop down on a cold day?<br/>

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Asked by Sleary, Last updated: Nov 21, 2024

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John Smith

John Smith

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John Smith

Answered Mar 11, 2017

On a hot day, the particles in the liquid move fast and take up more space. On a cold day the particles in the liquid move slowly and take up less space.
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