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MCQ
An alcohol thermometer is preferred for measuring very low temperatures because alcohol:
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A Has a low freezing point
B Has a high freezing point
C Is opaque
D Expands very slowly
Explanation

Alcohol freezes at about -114 degrees C, much lower than mercury, so it can measure very low temperatures.

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