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प्रश्न
Can a clinical thermometer be used to measure the temperature of the boiling water? Give the reason for your answer.
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उत्तर
No, a clinical thermometer cannot be used to measure the temperature of boiling water.
The reasons are
- It has a very small range.
- It can break on cooling and on excess heating.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Temperature is measured in degree ______.
An iron ball at 40°C is dropped in a mug containing water at 40°C.
The heat will ______.
Write true or false.
S.I. unit of temperature is Fahrenheit.
What is the normal temperature of the human body? How is it indicated in a clinical thermometer?
Tick the most appropriate answer.
The maximum and minimum thermometer is commonly used by a
Fill in the blank.
The temperature at which water freezes is known as ..................
Answer the following in detail.
What do you understand by the term temperature?
Answer the following in detail.
Distinguish between laboratory and clinical thermometers.
Go to a doctor or your nearest health centre. Observe the doctor taking the temperature of patients. Enquire:
- Why she dips the thermometer in a liquid before use.
- Why the thermometer is kept under the tongue.
- Whether the body temperature can be measured by keeping the thermometer at some place other than the mouth.
- Whether the temperature of different parts of the body is the same or different.
You can add more questions which come to your mind.
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