One quality of a thermometer is that its heat capacity should be small. If $P$ is a mercury thermometer,$Q$ is a resistance thermometer,and $R$ is a thermocouple type,then:

  • A
    $P$ is best,$R$ worst
  • B
    $R$ is best,$P$ worst
  • C
    $R$ is best,$Q$ worst
  • D
    $P$ is best,$Q$ worst

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