Question

Mention 4 similarities and 4 differences between clinical thermometer and laboratory thermometer ​

Answer 1

Explanation:

Clinical thermometer is used to measure body temperature however laboratory thermometer is not used for the purpose of measuring body temperature. The temperature range of clinical thermometers is 35°C-42°C and that of laboratory thermometers is -10°C-110°C. The least count of both the thermometers is different.

Answer 2

Similarities in clinical and laboratory thermometer:

1️⃣ Both of them have a long/narrow glass tube.

2️⃣ Both of them contain mercury.

3️⃣ Both of them have generally have the celsius scale

4️⃣ Both of them are used to measure temperature.

Differences between clinical and laboratory thermometer:

1️⃣ Clinical thermometer is used to measure body temperature whereas, laboratory thermometer is used in labs for measuring temperature.

2️⃣ The temperature range of clinical thermometer is 35°C - 42°C and of laboratory thermometers is -10°C - 110°C.

3️⃣ Unlike clinical thermometer that can be tilted, laboratory thermometer should be held upright while reading the temperature.

4️⃣ A clinical thermometer is more accessible than a laboratory thermometer.