Why do we jerk a clinical thermometer before we measure the body temperature?

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The jerk to the thermometer will allow the mercury level to flow into the bulb so that the mercury level is below the normal temperature.

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Chapter 1: Heat and Temperature - Evaluation [Page 10]

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Evaluation | Q IV. 5. | Page 10

Describe a clinical thermometer. How does it differ from the thermometer used in laboratory?

Why do we use Mercury in thermometers? Can water be used instead of mercury? What are the problems in using it?

A clinical thermometer is calibrated from to ______.

All clinical thermometers have a ______ that prevents mercury from flowing back into the bulb.

A clinical thermometer indicates temperatures from a minimum of ______ °F to a ______ maximum of °F.

Mercury is a poor conductor of heat.

Fahrenheit scale is more sensitive that the Celsius scale.

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

Mention the use of laboratory thermometers.

write a note on a digital thermometer.