Both laboratory and clinical thermometers are designed to measure temperature, but they serve different purposes and have distinct characteristics. Laboratory thermometers typically measure a wider range of temperatures and are often used for scientific experiments, while clinical thermometers are specifically designed for measuring human body temperature and usually have a narrower range. Additionally, laboratory thermometers may use various scales like Celsius or Fahrenheit, while clinical thermometers are often calibrated to display body temperature in a precise manner. Furthermore, clinical thermometers might include digital displays for ease of reading, whereas laboratory thermometers can be either analog or digital.
Measuring temperatures, i would guess.
Each and every thermometer has both the scales that is Fahrenheit and Celsius both. Celsius is not specific for India. You can use the scale that you are comfortable with.
Yes, a laboratory thermometer can be used to measure the temperature of a room, as it is designed to provide accurate temperature readings. However, it may not be the most practical choice for room temperature measurement due to its sensitivity and the time it may take to stabilize. Typically, a simpler thermometer, such as a digital or mercury thermometer, is more commonly used for this purpose. Always ensure that the thermometer is placed away from direct sunlight or drafts for an accurate reading.
If the clinical thermometer is a mercury based thermometer, it needs to be shaken down prior to each use. This is because there is a pinch point between the mercury reservoir bulb and the capillary tube, to ensure that the mercury does not shrink back into the bulb after the temperature has been taken. The mercury has therefore to be shaken back into the bulb before another measurement can be made. One should note that in many countries use of mercury based clinical thermometers is now discouraged (because mercury is toxic) and electronic thermometers are used in stead - these do not need shaking.
A laboratory thermometer is used to measure temperature with high precision in controlled environments, such as in research labs. Clinical thermometers are designed to measure body temperature for medical purposes, typically with less precision but greater convenience for home use.
Yes, a laboratory thermometer can be used to measure body temperature. However, it may not be as convenient or accurate as a clinical thermometer that is specifically designed for measuring body temperature. It is important to ensure proper cleaning and sterilization of the laboratory thermometer before and after use on the body.
Clinical thermometers are made to be used in a hospital to accurately determine body temperature. They are often digital. Lab thermometers are made of metal or glass and usually don't give you an accurate reading as much as a "ball park." A clinical thermometer may have mercury but lab thermometers usually have alcohol .
A clinical thermometer can only measure human body temperatures since it can measure no less than 35 degrees celcius and no more than 42 degrees celcius. An ordinary thermometer can measure and object or substance at any temperature. A clinical thermometer can only measure human body temperatures since it can measure no less than 35 degrees celcius and no more than 42 degrees celcius. An ordinary thermometer can measure and object or substance at any temperature.
The liquid in a clinical thermometer is often mercury. But there are thermometers that use a coloured alcohol.
Both laboratory and clinical thermometers are designed to measure temperature, but they serve different purposes and have distinct characteristics. Laboratory thermometers typically measure a wider range of temperatures and are often used for scientific experiments, while clinical thermometers are specifically designed for measuring human body temperature and usually have a narrower range. Additionally, laboratory thermometers may use various scales like Celsius or Fahrenheit, while clinical thermometers are often calibrated to display body temperature in a precise manner. Furthermore, clinical thermometers might include digital displays for ease of reading, whereas laboratory thermometers can be either analog or digital.
We cannot use a clinical thermometer to measure temperature of a candle flame because then the mercury will expand too much and the thermometer will explode.
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clinical thermometer: 1) it has kink in it 2)it ranges from 35C to 42C 3)it measures the temp. of human body 4)it is smaller in size laboratory thermometer 1) it doesn't have a kink in it 2) it ranges from -10 C to 110 C 3) it measures the temperature of many substances like water 4) it is larger in size from 2 students of class7A Apeejay, Saket,New Delhi,India iona k. borah and manal iqbal
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Measurement of human body temperature.