A clinical thermometer is not suitable for measuring the temperature of boiling water. It typically has a limited temperature range, usually from 35°C to 42°C, which is ideal for measuring body temperature. Boiling water has a temperature of 100°C, which ...
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A laboratory thermometer is a type of thermometer used to measure a wide range of temperatures, typically from -10°C to 110°C or higher. It is commonly used in scientific experiments, laboratories, and for measuring the temperature of liquids and gases. ...
The Fahrenheit scale is primarily used in the United States and a few other countries to measure temperature. In this scale, 32°F is the freezing point of water, and 212°F is the boiling point. It is commonly used for weather ...
The Celsius scale is commonly used on clinical thermometers to measure body temperature. This scale has 0°C as the freezing point of water and 100°C as the boiling point. The normal body temperature for a healthy person is around 37°C. ...
Mercury thermometers are being replaced by digital thermometers for safety and convenience. Mercury is a toxic substance, and if the thermometer breaks, it can be harmful to health and the environment. Digital thermometers are safer, more accurate, and easier to ...