Question

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a good thermometer?

Options

• Sensitivity to small temperature changes

• Slow response time to reach thermal equilibrium

• Reproducibility under the same conditions

• Accuracy in reading the true temperature

Answer 1

Slow response time to reach thermal equilibrium

Explanation:

A good thermometer must have a quick response, meaning it should reach thermal equilibrium with the body being measured rapidly. A slow response time is actually a limitation, not a desirable quality. The four essential characteristics are: sensitivity, accuracy, reproducibility, and quick response.