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Which thermometr will you take when you go to south expedition mercury or alchol?
An Alcohol thermometer would be the best as it is more sensitive than the mercury thermometer.
You are planning to go to a very cold place where the night temperature drops to minus 50 deg c which thermometer will you take with you- mercury or alcohol and why?
I would take an alcohol thermometer because it can accurately measure temperatures as low as -70 degrees Celsius, whereas a mercury thermometer may not work reliably at such low temperatures. Additionally, alcohol is less likely to freeze at extremely cold temperatures compared to mercury.
Define a laboratory thermometer in 2 sentences.?
A laboratory thermometer is a device for measuring temperature ranges. It can take the form of a manual (mercury or alcohol) or electronic (digtal).
Why wouldn't you take a mercury in glass thermometer with you to south pole?
If I only had those 2 choices... I would use ALCOHOL since Mercury freezes at -38.72° Celsius. The North Pole can get down below -50° Celsius. Ethanol (alcohol) freezes at -114 ° Celsius Methanol (alcohol) freezes at -97.8° Celsius
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.
What is the use of a kink in a thermometer?
You're referring to alcohol or mercury thermometers used to take person's temperature?That constriction slows the flow of the alcohol back into the bulb after the thermometer is removed from your mouth (or elsewhere) so the temperature can be read more accurately. Otherwise the indicated temp would begin to decrease as soon as the bulb is moved to a cooler environment.That why you see the nurse shaking the thermometer down before use, to get all the alcohol back into the bulb so it can re-expand properly before the next use.
How can I accurately take a dog's temperature using a digital thermometer?
To accurately take a dog's temperature using a digital thermometer, first lubricate the thermometer with petroleum jelly or water-based lubricant. Gently insert the thermometer into the dog's rectum about 1-2 inches and hold it in place for about 1-2 minutes until it beeps. Make sure to clean the thermometer with alcohol before and after use.
How to take a puppy's temperature accurately and safely?
To take a puppy's temperature accurately and safely, use a digital thermometer designed for pets. Lubricate the tip with petroleum jelly and gently insert it into the puppy's rectum about 1 inch. Hold it in place for about 1 minute until the thermometer beeps. Make sure to clean the thermometer with alcohol before and after use.
How long would it take to get to the antarctica?
Your answer depends on your starting point and on your ultimate Antarctic destination.
How long would it take to get to Antarctica by air from Vermont?
Your answer depends on your Antarctic destination. You can fly commercially to Chile, Argentina, Australia, New Zealand, even South Africa, and from there charter a private plane to take you to your Antarctic destination. There are no commercial flights to anywhere on the Antarctic continent.
How long would it take to get to Antarctica from Maryland by boat?
Your answer depends on the route you take to your ultimate Antarctic destination and the speed of the boat.
How long would it take to got to antarctica from the UK?
Your answer depends on the route you take, your ultimate Antarctic destination and the speed of your transit vehicle.
