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One of the problems with water in a thermometer is the effect of capillary action - the column of water tends to "stick" to the sides of the thermometer and create a U-shaped surface at the top. This makes it very difficult to read the thermometer. Previously Mercury was considered to be a good medium for thermometers, but this has been discontinued due to the health risks from a broken mercury thermometer; the current medium in thermometers is dyed ethanol or methanol.
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If i use a thermometer what will be the temperature in the plastic cup with hot water?
That depends on how hot the water is in the cup. Use the thermometer to measure it and see.
How would you find the temperature of the water?
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What to use to measure the temperature of boiling water?
I usually use a cheese thermometer. They are very accurate.
Why would water not be the best substance to use in a thermometer?
its rate of expansion is to great.
Why does the freezing point of water make it a poor choice for the liquid in a thermometer?
Water freezes at a fairly high temperature - 0oC/32oF. As soon as the temperature reached that point the water would freeze and the thermometer would no longer work. One would not be able to use a thermometer with water in it to measure any temperatures below 0oC/32oF.
If you want to get the temperature of the water what instrument will you use?
I would use a thermometer.
If i use a thermometer what will be the temperature in the plastic cup with hot water?
That depends on how hot the water is in the cup. Use the thermometer to measure it and see.
How do you check the water temperature in the cold water?
Use a thermometer. =====================
How long should a thermometer soak in a disinfectant before it is safe to rinse in cold water and use on a patient?
About 10 minutes.
How can you tell what temperature your pool water is?
Use a thermometer.
If you . want to get the temperature of water what instrument will use?
I would use a thermometer.
What are precautions that are to taken while measuring the temperature in clinical thermometer?
the mercury should be at normal body temperature level before using it the thermometer should be cleaned after use with normal water the bulb of the thermometer should not be touched
How would you find the temperature of the water?
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Can you use a baby thermometer to test the temperature of water?
yes
Can we use a clinical thermometer to measure the temperature of boiling water?
No.
What tools would you use to measure temperature of the water in a swimming pool?
The easiest way is with a floating thermometer.
What should the temperature reading be for a bimetallic thermometer when calibrating in an ice water bath?
When calibrating any kind of thermometer in an ice water bath, the temperature should be 0o C or 32o F.
