Question

How many types of thermometers are there? Name some of the liquids used in thermometers.​

Answer 1

Answer:

The different types of medical thermometers

• Digital thermometer. Digital thermometers work by using heat sensors that determine body temperature. ...
• Oral thermometer. ...
• Digital ear (tympanic) thermometer. ...
• Forehead (temporal) thermometer. ...
• App-based thermometer. ...
• Pacifier thermometer. ...
• Mercury (liquid in glass) thermometer.

Answer 2

Answer:

Common types of thermometers are Medical thermometers, Infrared thermometers, Mercury thermometers, thermocouple thermometers, laboratory thermometers, Bimetallic strip thermometers, Pyrometers, etc.

Mercury is one of the most familiar materials used in liquid thermometers. Other liquids, such as kerosene or ethanol, may also be used in these types of thermometers