1. Touching the bulb can change its temperature, affecting accuracy. Explanation: Heat from hands can alter readings, so thermometers should be handled by the stem. For more please visit here: https://www.tiwariacademy.com/ncert-solutions-class-6-science-curiosity-chapter-7/

    Touching the bulb can change its temperature, affecting accuracy.
    Explanation: Heat from hands can alter readings, so thermometers should be handled by the stem.

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  2. To prevent inaccurate readings from tilting the liquid column. Explanation: A vertical position ensures an accurate rise or fall of the liquid inside the thermometer. For more please visit here: https://www.tiwariacademy.com/ncert-solutions-class-6-science-curiosity-chapter-7/

    To prevent inaccurate readings from tilting the liquid column.
    Explanation: A vertical position ensures an accurate rise or fall of the liquid inside the thermometer.

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  3. No, its range is limited to human body temperature. Explanation: Clinical thermometers are not designed to handle high temperatures like boiling water. For more please visit here: https://www.tiwariacademy.com/ncert-solutions-class-6-science-curiosity-chapter-7/

    No, its range is limited to human body temperature.
    Explanation: Clinical thermometers are not designed to handle high temperatures like boiling water.

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  4. A thermometer used for experiments and measuring a wider range of temperatures. Explanation: Unlike clinical thermometers, laboratory thermometers measure temperatures from -10°C to 110°C or more. For more please visit here: https://www.tiwariacademy.com/ncert-solutions-class-6-science-curiosity-chaRead more

    A thermometer used for experiments and measuring a wider range of temperatures.
    Explanation: Unlike clinical thermometers, laboratory thermometers measure temperatures from -10°C to 110°C or more.

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  5. Measuring temperatures in countries like the United States. Explanation: The Fahrenheit scale (°F) is another temperature system where 98.6°F equals normal body temperature. For more please visit here: https://www.tiwariacademy.com/ncert-solutions-class-6-science-curiosity-chapter-7/

    Measuring temperatures in countries like the United States.
    Explanation: The Fahrenheit scale (°F) is another temperature system where 98.6°F equals normal body temperature.

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    https://www.tiwariacademy.com/ncert-solutions-class-6-science-curiosity-chapter-7/

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