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What happens to the liquid in a thermometer when it is moved from cold water to boiling water?
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What happens to the liquid in a thermometer when it is moved from cold water to boiling water?

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The liquid rises up. Sorry I couldn't give a more detailed explanation. Hope this helped!
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Since the temperature increases, the liquid will rise to adjust to the higher temperature of the boiling water.
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