There are a few main types of thermometers in health: tympanic - goes into your ear oral/sublingual - mouth recual - inserted into the anus auxillar - under the arm laser / tape - across the forehead. these are all used to measure a persons tempersture
you will allways see mercury in conventional thermometers.
Historical, both thermometers and barometers have used mercury.
There are several types of thermometers. Clinical thermometers are used to measure the body temperature of the patient. Ear Thermometers make it an accurate point to measure the body temperature. Pacifier thermometers are used to check the body temperature of babies or infants. Underarm thermometers are kept in the underarms to measure the body temperature. Not to mention the food thermometers that are often used for checking the heat of the oil or pop up to let you know when the meat is done.
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There are no convenient alternatives to using a thermometer to measure body temperature.
Checking the temperature of any liquid
There are 34 different types of thermometer that range from alcohol thermometers and ear thermometers to medical thermometers and electrical resistance thermometers.
it is used in thermometers(sorry if i spelled thermometers wrong)
They're thermometers..... So.... They do the exact same things as normal thermometers, except the temperature comes out on a small, digital screen. -.-
it is used in thermometers and in heat meters
mercury is used in thermometers
You use them in thermometers.
thermometers. there are many kinds used.
you will allways see mercury in conventional thermometers.
Historical, both thermometers and barometers have used mercury.
Two common types of thermometers are digital thermometers and mercury thermometers. Digital thermometers use electronic sensors to measure temperature and display it on a screen, while mercury thermometers contain mercury that expands or contracts with temperature changes. Mercury thermometers are being phased out due to environmental concerns over mercury exposure.
Here are just a few: Athletic shoes, thermometers, barometers