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प्रश्न
A thermometer is used to measure ______.
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उत्तर
A thermometer is used to measure temperature.
संबंधित प्रश्न
Match the following
| i. | Clinical thermometer | A form of energy |
| ii. | Normal temperature of human body | 100°C |
| iii. | Heat | 37°C |
| iv. | Boiling point of water | 0°C |
| v. | Melting point of water | Kink |
Jyothi was prepared to measure the temperature of hot water with a clinical thermometer. Is it right or wrong? Why?
Why do we use Mercury in thermometers? Can water be used instead of mercury? What are the problems in using it?
State the similarities and differences between the laboratory thermometer and the clinical thermometer
A clinical thermometer indicates temperatures from a minimum of ______ °F to a ______ maximum of °F.
Before use, the mercury level in clinical thermometer should be below ______.
Mercury is a poor conductor of heat.
A laboratory thermometer A is kept 7 cm away on the side of the flame while a similar thermometer B is kept 7 cm above the flame of a candle as shown in the following figure.

Which of the thermometers, A or B, will show a greater rise in temperature? Give reason for your answer.
Why is it advised not to hold the thermometer by its bulb while reading it?
A solid metallic cube having a total surface area of 24 m2 is uniformly heated. If its temperature is increased by 10°C, calculate the increase in the volume of the cube.
(Given: α = 5.0 × 10-4°C-1)
