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प्रश्न
Boojho has three thermometers as shown in the following figure. He wants to measure the temperature of his body and that of boiling water. Which thermometer (s) should he choose?
विकल्प
Thermometer (i) or (iii) for measuring body temperature and (ii) for measuring the temperature of boiling water.
Thermometer (i) for measuring the temperature of both.
Thermometer (ii) for measuring the temperature of both.
Thermometer (iii) for measuring temperature of both.
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उत्तर
Thermometer (i) or (iii) for measuring body temperature and (ii) for measuring the temperature of boiling water.
Explanation:
- Thermometer (i) and Thermometer (iii) are likely to have a temperature range suitable for measuring body temperature (around 36°C to 37°C).
- Thermometer (ii) is designed to measure higher temperatures, likely in the range of 100°C or above, making it suitable for measuring the temperature of boiling water.
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