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a thermometer
How do you clean a glass thermometer?
You can clean a glass thermometer by washing it with warm, soapy water and rinsing it thoroughly. Ensure that the thermometer is completely dry before storing it. Avoid using harsh chemicals or abrasive materials to clean the thermometer.
What material would give a thermometer greater sensitivity?
Using materials with a higher coefficient of thermal expansion, such as certain metals like nickel, will provide greater sensitivity in a thermometer. These materials will change their dimensions more in response to temperature variations, resulting in a more noticeable change in the reading of the thermometer.
What are some examples of smart materials?
This can be a thermometer which changes couler when hot or cold
What makes a thermometer?
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How do you tell how hot or cold something is?
use a thermometer.We can feel how hot or cold something is. However, sometimes things are just too hot or cold for us to feel safely. At other times we need to know exactly how hot or cold something is. When we need to measure temperature correctly we need to use an instrument called a thermometer. This measures temperature in degrees Celsius [sometimes called centigrade] or degrees Fahrenheit. There are different types of thermometers for different situations. A medical thermometer, for example, needs to be very accurate. It measures in fractions of degrees. When we are ill, even tiny changes in temperature are important. Some thermometers use a liquid that moves up a very fine glass tube. Most room thermometers, and outdoor thermometers are like this. The liquid is either mercury [ which is poisonous] or coloured alcohol. As liquids get warmer they expand [get bigger], and move up the tube. Water expands too, but not as much as alcohol and mercury. Thermometers that might be used by small children are not made of glass. They use a digital display which lights up the temperature. Inside the displays are chemicals that change colour according to the temperature.
What did an airguide thermometer initially cost to make?
An airguide thermometer initially cost around $2.50 to manufacture. This cost reflects the materials and production processes involved in creating the device. Over time, production efficiencies and changes in materials may have influenced this cost.
How does thermal expansion relate to a thermometer?
Thermal expansion refers to the increase in size of a substance as its temperature rises. In a thermometer, thermal expansion is utilized by materials such as mercury or alcohol to expand and contract based on temperature changes, allowing the thermometer to measure and display the temperature.
What does the sensitivity of thermometer depends on?
The sensitivity of a thermometer depends on the scale or division of measurement on its display. Thermometers with smaller divisions or scales have higher sensitivity as they can detect smaller changes in temperature. Additionally, the design and materials of the thermometer can also impact its sensitivity.
Why don't you make thermometers with water?
You can make a thermometer with water, and in fact Galileo invented a rudimentary water thermometer in 1593. However, using other materials such as alcohol or mercury allows you to measure a greater variation in temperature.
What are the types of thermometer?
Celsius, Fahrenheit, and Kelvin.
Where can you see a diagram of a thermometer?
You can see a diagram of a thermometer in various places, such as science textbooks, educational websites, or scientific journals. These diagrams typically illustrate the different components of a thermometer, including the bulb, capillary tube, and temperature scale. Additionally, you may also find diagrams of thermometers in instructional materials for science experiments or demonstrations.
