Types of Thermometers
Types of Thermometers: Overview
This topic covers concepts, such as, Ethanol Thermometers, Digital Thermometer,Digital Thermometer and First Thermometer etc.
Important Questions on Types of Thermometers
The resistance of a thermistor is highly depended on its

The clinical thermometer is used to measure the body temperature whereas the laboratory thermometer is used to measure the temperature other than this range.

What are the differences between clinical and laboratory thermometers?

What was used as a thermometric substance in the first thermometer?


Water was used in the first thermometer as it is largely available liquid.


Alcohol thermometers are used to measure low temperature.

Differentiate clinical thermometer and laboratory thermometer.

Air was used in the first thermometer as it expands rapidly on _____ and contracts on cooling.




An ethanol thermometer has a greater value of _____ coefficient of expansion than a mercury thermometer.

Ethanol thermometer is not suitable to measure low temperatures.

List the advantages of ethanol thermometer over other liquid thermometers.


A thermistor is a specific type of resistor that uses sensors to help regulate cold and heat.


