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MCQ
A clinical thermometer has a small constriction (kink) near the bulb to:
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A Make the bulb stronger
B Reduce the cost
C Prevent the mercury from running back quickly
D Increase the range
Explanation

The kink holds the mercury in place after measuring, so the reading can be taken comfortably.

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