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प्रश्न
Jyothi was prepared to measure the temperature of hot water with a clinical thermometer. Is it right or wrong? Why?
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उत्तर
It is wrong, because clinical thermometer has small temperature range (35°C to 42°C or 94°F to 108°F). If it is used to measure the temperature of hot water, the glass will crack/ burst due to excessive pressure created by expansion of mercury.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
A thermometer is used to measure ______.
In thermometer when bulb comes in contact with hot object, liquid inside it ______.
Why do we jerk a clinical thermometer before we measure the body temperature?
Draw the diagram of a clinical thermometer and label its parts.
State the similarities and differences between the laboratory thermometer and the clinical thermometer
All clinical thermometers have a ______ that prevents mercury from flowing back into the bulb.
Mention the use of laboratory thermometers.
Why mercury or alcohol is used in thermometers?
We are advised to avoid keeping the clinical thermometer in the sun or near a flame. Why?
Explain the construction and working of the clinical thermometer.
