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Why do you use thermometers to measure temperature instead of your hands?
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∙ 12y ago
because it is more accurate
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∙ 12y ago
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What factors do you think determine the temperature of hands?
Your hand cannot find the average kinetic energy of the particles in an object.
How does temperature affect motor skills?
In cold weather, if your hands get cold, your hands may get cramped-like, causing it to be harder to operate your hands. Shivering and shaking may take part in your ability to do stuff. In a heated environment your hands may be more comfortable to work with. Not having to be cold and all. But maybe you sweat easily, causing anything in your hands to slip.
Why would the temperature of sand rise if you shaked it in a container?
Basically, energy is created and released through friction. Friction is the result of two surfaces rubbing against each other, and we can measure this created energy through temperature since heat is a form of energy. This is the same concept as rubbing your hands together to warm them up. In that case, by increasing the speed at which the two surfaces are rubbing up against each other, you are increasing the amount of energy, and consequently, the amount of heat created.
What is the primary reason an ice cube feels cold to the touch?
Because the temperature of the ice is colder than the ambient temperature of your skin. The nerves near whatever you touch the ice with react to this temperature difference. This message is sent to your brain which then tells you something feels cold or hot.
What happens in terms of the tranfer of energy as heat when you hold a snowball in your hands?
Heat energy flows from the warmer (the hands in this case) to the cooler (the snowball). The flow of energy first raises the snowball's temperature (outer portion) to approximately zero degrees Celsius. Additional heat flow causes a phase change from snow (a form of ice) to water. This continues until all ice is converted. Further heat flow raises the temperature of any remaining water until it reaches skin temperature, when heat flow will cease.
What element is used in most thermometers?
Mercury used to be a popular element for thermometers, but I think it's illegal to make a mercury thermometer because if you break one you have a hazardous situation on your hands. Today thermometers that contain liquid, almost always contain alcohol.
What did ancient egyptians use instead of rulers to measure?
these are the ancient ways: using pi using a ruler using the side of your hands to measure compass
How do you measure hands?
With a ruler
How good are your hands at sensing temperature?
No! Our hand is not a temperature sensor.
How do you measure a pony?
they are measured in hands
What is a unit of measure called Hands?
It is a special measure that people use to measure horses. It is four inches and you measure the horse or pony from their withers (where the mane starts on the horse's back) down to their feet.
Why 2 hands instead of 3?
fail...
What is the unit of measure for a racehorse's height?
Hands
How do you measure a horse's shoulder angle?
By hands
Why do fishes have fins instead of hands?
Fish use fins to help them swim better. If you go swimming, you will swim faster, with swim fins, instead of just feet. Fins are better for fish instead of hands.
how many hands are to measure a laptop's keyboard?
it is 4
What part of the body were use to measure by your forefathers?
we were use to measure your eyes or hands to become forefathers
