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प्रश्न
A clinical thermometer is not used to measure the temperature of air, why?
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उत्तर
The range of the clinical thermometer is less than that of thermometer used to measure temperature of air.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
A thermometer is used to measure ______.
Mercury is often used in laboratory thermometers because it ______.
Why do we use Mercury in thermometers? Can water be used instead of mercury? What are the problems in using it?
Match the following :
| 1. | Mercury | a. | Maximum minimum thermometer |
| 2. | Weather report | b. | -173.15 degree C |
| 3. | 32degree F | c. | Opaque and shining |
| 4. | 100 K | d. | 0 degree C |
What is the boiling point of mercury?
Name the principle which is used in a thermometer.
We are advised to avoid keeping the clinical thermometer in the sun or near a flame. Why?
Write a note on the laboratory thermometer.
Four arrangements to measure temperature of ice in beaker with laboratory thermometer are shown in the following figure (a, b, c and d). Which one of them shows the correct arrangement for accurate measurement of temperature?
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)
