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What happens if you place a thermometer in any wavelength of visible spectrum?
Depending on the intensity of the light the thermometer should indicate an increase in temperature.
Where in the refrigerator should you place the calibrated thermometer in order to receive the most accurate temperature reading?
You should place is along the wall.
How can you tell if a thermometer is accurate or not?
Place it in ice water. It should read 32°.
Where should a thermometer be kept?
Out of the hands of children, in a place protected from mechanical shock and away from extremes of temperature that could exceed the range of the thermometer.
How does a forehead thermometer work?
place on forehead for 4 minuites and you should get a accurate reading.
When you calibrate a thermometer you should place it in an ice bath water and ice mixed together and the temperature should be?
32
Why should you place a thermometer in your fish tank?
So you can make sure the fish has a suitable temperature
Where in the refrigetator should you place the calibrated thermometer in order to receive the most accurate temperature reading?
In the center of the the refrigerator
How does a thermometer keep your home at a constant temperature?
It doesn't A thermometer doesn't keep your home at a certain temp. a thermometer tells the temp. of a place.
Where would a good place be to place a room thermometer so that it will get an accurate reading?
There are several good places where a person can place a room thermometer so it will give an accurate reading. A person should place it in the middle of the room in the center of their home. Also, make sure it isn't near a window, door or heater, all which can affect the reading.
What should you do when you temporarily leave the dinner table?
When you temporarily leave the dinner table you should always ask to be excused. Also, never place your napkin back on the table, leave it in your chair.
How long should you keep the thermometer under your tongue?
You must hold your mouth closed and keep the thermometer in place for a certain period of time. If you have a digital thermometer, it will tell you when it's "done". If you are using an old "mercury thermometer", the thermometer must stay under the tongue for at least a minute to 2 minutes.NOTE: Mercury thermometers are being phased out. The mercury inside is highly toxic and you should dispose of all mercury thermometers by taking them to a recycling center that handles that. DO NOT THROW IT IN THE TRASH. Mercury is poisonous to every living thing.UPDATE: GERATHERM offers MERCURY FREE thermometers that work the same as the mercury ones. They are supposed to be safe.
