Previous year MCQs

General science UPPSC 2005 GS-I
Question

Which one of the following liquids is very good conductor of heat?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option A: Mercury

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Mercury”.

Mercury is a very good conductor of heat compared to the other liquids listed.

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