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One is Fahrenheit and the other is Celsius. Such thermometers are designed to be marketed to multiple countries.

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Labeled diagram of a clinical thermometer?

Well, isn't that just a happy little request! A clinical thermometer has a long, narrow tube with a bulb at one end to measure body temperature. The tube is marked with a scale to show the temperature in degrees Celsius or Fahrenheit. Just imagine painting a picture of this thermometer with all its details, creating a helpful guide for understanding how it works.


How do balance scales work and what is their primary function in measuring weight?

Balance scales work by comparing the weight of an object on one side of the scale to a known weight on the other side. The primary function of balance scales is to measure the weight of an object by achieving equilibrium between the two sides, indicating that the weights are equal.


What is resolution of the digital thermometer?

The resolution of a digital thermometer is the smallest incremental change in temperature that the thermometer can detect and display. It is typically expressed in degrees Fahrenheit or Celsius. For example, a thermometer with a resolution of 0.1°C can display temperature changes as small as one-tenth of a degree.


Why must a laboratory thermometer be left in one place to take a reading?

A laboratory thermometer must be left in one place to take a reading because the mercury or alcohol inside the thermometer needs time to reach thermal equilibrium with the substance being measured. Moving the thermometer while taking a reading can disrupt this process and result in an inaccurate measurement.


If you have 2 sets of identical scales and put a board on them to stand on then add the weights will this be accurate?

If you calibrate the scales so that the board weight is not counted (eg, set each scale to zero with the board in place), then the combined weight will be from 1.5 to almost double. This is because the board is rigid and the weight does not distribute exactly. Moving the weight towards one of the scales will make it become more accurate and the other will decrease slightly. Imagine the board is laid down and one of the scales were removed. Placing the weight on the middle of the board while only one end of it is touching the scales won't report the correct weight because it is leaning away from the scales, thus most of the weight is transferred to the ground at the other end of the board. If you use another method, such as a lesser rigid material, ie. a net with the weight in place strung between 2 scales, then you may have a more accurate weight with the two values combined.

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What is the difference between a chocolate thermometer and a regular thermometer?

A chocolate thermometer and a regular thermometer differ from each other by its size and sturdiness. The chocolate thermometer are much bigger than the regular thermometer so that it can withstand the extreme heat. The normal thermometer can withstand less heat than the other one.


What are the marks in the thermometer?

Assuming you're talking about a glass thermometer, each mark or 'tick' on the thermometer stands for a 5 degree increase/decrease. Most thermometers should have their degrees labeled in increments of 10, with one mark in between symbolizing an increment of 5, which is (most of the time) unmarked.


Labeled diagram of a clinical thermometer?

Well, isn't that just a happy little request! A clinical thermometer has a long, narrow tube with a bulb at one end to measure body temperature. The tube is marked with a scale to show the temperature in degrees Celsius or Fahrenheit. Just imagine painting a picture of this thermometer with all its details, creating a helpful guide for understanding how it works.


Where can one purchase pallet scales?

One can purchase pallet scales from a variety of websites. These include Quick Supply, Masterline, Global Industrial, 1800 Scales, and many other websites.


What thermometer measures maximum and minimum pressure?

There is no special name for a maximum-minimum thermometer. It generally consists of two scales one will push a slider up as the temperature increases and the other thermometer pushes a slider down as the temperature goes down. You read it by observing the position of the sliders and then reset it so that the sliders return to the current temperature.


What are the animals covered with scales?

Reptiles or fish, and rarely other animals


What tools do vets use?

Some tools that veterinarians use are scales, x-ray machines, thermometers, stethoscopes, scales, computers, syringes, scalpels, forceps, ultrasound machines, needles, sutchers, thread, anesthesia machine and many other tools.


Is there 30 degrees longitude on each side of the prime meridian?

Yes. One of them is labeled "30° east" and the other is labeled "30° west".


Where could one purchase talking scales?

Talking scales are perfect for those who have a little trouble reading a traditional scale display. These scales can be found at Walmart, Target, Meijer, and other stores that carry scales.


If phil weighs 600 N and stands on two bathroom scales and one scale reads twice as much as the other what are the scales reading?

One scale is reading 200N and the other is reading 400N.


Explain how a barometer and a thermometer are not alike?

One measures temp other barometric press


If you have two bathroom scales at home you decide to weigh yourself in both scales you notice that you weigh slightly more on one scale than the other scale?

its because you leaning one one of the sides