Question

How is a laboratory thermometer different from a clinical one?​

Answer 1

Answer:

Difference between Laboratory Thermometer and Clinical Thermometer

Explanation:

Clinical Thermometer:

1) Clinical Thermometer is scaled from 35°C to 42°C or from 94°F to 108°F.

2) Mercury level doesn't fall on its own as kink is present

3) Temperature can be read after removing the thermometer from mouth

4) Clinical Thermometer is used to take the body temperature

Laboratory Thermometer

1) Laboratory Thermometer is scaled from -10°C to 110°

2) Mercury level falls as there is no kink present

3) Temperature is read while keeping the thermometer in the source such as liquid or anything

4) Laboratory Thermometer is used to take the temperature in laboratory