Temperature and its Measurements

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Temperature and its Measurements: Overview

In this topic, we will learn about temperature and the instrument used to measure it. It also provides a detailed description of laboratory thermometer along with some activities for better understanding.

Important Questions on Temperature and its Measurements

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A temperature at which liquid changes into vapour is known as boiling point.

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What is the normal range of temperatures in a clinical thermometer?

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We can wash a clinical thermometer in hot water.

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Which property of mercury is not used in making a thermometer?

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The range of a clinical thermometer is from 35 °C to 42 °C.

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Which metal contracts and expands when a clinical thermometer comes in contact with a person having a fever? 

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In which state mercury is used in a thermometer?

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The average body temperature is 98.6 °F.

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What is the measure of average kinetic energy of molecules?

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What is the ‘Lower Fixed Point’ of the Fahrenheit scale?

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Write the unit in words for the following symbol: °C.

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Which part of the thermometer prevents the mercury level falling of its own?

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Which of the following liquid is a component of a clinical thermometer?

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What is the use of kink in a thermometer?

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Which of the following thermometer is used for measuring the temperature of weather?
 

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Which of the following are the units of temperature?

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What is the range of a clinical thermometer?

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Which of the following options depict the general range of a laboratory thermometer?

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The normal temperature of  the human body is

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 The liquid metal which is used in a clinical thermometer is _____.