Question

Radhika used a clinical thermometer to measure the room temperature. Do you think she will be able to give the correct reading? Why/ why not?

Answer 1

Explanation:

Radhika will not as

Ordinary thermometer used for measuring body temperature cannot be used to measure room temperature.

This is because the head of an ordinary thermometer is round headed and glossy which requires it to be kept in a small enclosure for best results.

That is the reason why we generally put it under the armpit or under the tongue.

But in case of a room this is not possible. Hence we cannot use an ordinary thermometer to measure room temperature.

Answer 2

Answer:

No, a clinical thermometer cannot be used to measure the temperature of boiling water because it has a small range and might break due to extreme heat.

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