Question

Digital thermometers are preferred over mercury thermometer. Why?

Answer 1

Digital thermometers provide faster results. Digital thermometers provide fast results as opposed to mercury thermometers whose readings are slower to realize because you have to wait for the mercury to heat and then slowly rise to display the temperature.

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Answer 2

Answer:

1. Digital thermometers provide faster results. Digital thermometers provide fast results as opposed to mercury thermometers whose readings are slower to realize because you have to wait for the mercury to heat and then slowly rise to display the temperature.

Explanation:

A digital clinical thermometer has the following advantages.

Takes measurements quicker.

Has better resolution (Is easier to accurately read)

Does not use mercury, which can be harmful in some specific cases if released by breakage. (Elemental mercury is not highly toxic as seems to be a common misconception. People with allergies or prolonged exposure to mercury vapor can cause health issues. Ingestion is normally not a health issue.)

Does not subject the patient to the hazard of broken glass in the mouth if they bite down and break the thermometer.

Is less expensive than liquid in glass clinical