1. A reliable measure of the hotness or coldness of a body is its temperature. Temperature indicates how hot or cold a body is compared to another, with higher temperatures signifying greater heat and lower temperatures indicating less heat.

    A reliable measure of the hotness or coldness of a body is its temperature. Temperature indicates how hot or cold a body is compared to another, with higher temperatures signifying greater heat and lower temperatures indicating less heat.

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  2. We can infer that relying on touch to assess whether a body is hot or cold is unreliable, as it lacks precision. Touch is subjective and can be influenced by various factors, whereas temperature provides an objective and accurate measure of a body's heat, making thermometers essential for proper assRead more

    We can infer that relying on touch to assess whether a body is hot or cold is unreliable, as it lacks precision. Touch is subjective and can be influenced by various factors, whereas temperature provides an objective and accurate measure of a body’s heat, making thermometers essential for proper assessment.

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  3. If one hand feels the water in container B as cool while the other hand feels it as warm, it suggests that the sensation of temperature is relative and influenced by prior exposure. This highlights the unreliability of using touch alone to accurately determine temperature, emphasizing the need for oRead more

    If one hand feels the water in container B as cool while the other hand feels it as warm, it suggests that the sensation of temperature is relative and influenced by prior exposure. This highlights the unreliability of using touch alone to accurately determine temperature, emphasizing the need for objective measurement.

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  4. To more accurately measure and compare the temperatures of different water samples, we should use a thermometer. Thermometers provide precise and objective readings, eliminating the subjectivity of touch. By using a thermometer, we can reliably determine the exact temperature of each sample and makeRead more

    To more accurately measure and compare the temperatures of different water samples, we should use a thermometer. Thermometers provide precise and objective readings, eliminating the subjectivity of touch. By using a thermometer, we can reliably determine the exact temperature of each sample and make accurate comparisons.

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  5. Touch is unreliable for determining water temperature because it is subjective and influenced by prior sensations. For example, if one hand was in hot water and the other in cold, both hands might perceive the same water differently, leading to inaccurate judgments. Thermometers provide more accuratRead more

    Touch is unreliable for determining water temperature because it is subjective and influenced by prior sensations. For example, if one hand was in hot water and the other in cold, both hands might perceive the same water differently, leading to inaccurate judgments. Thermometers provide more accurate, objective measurements.

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