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Why do we use mercury in the thermometer? Can water be used instead of mercury? What are the problems in using it?

Important Questions on Temperature and Its Measurement

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The temperature of Srinagar (J & K) is -4 °C and in Paderu (AP) is 3 °C which of them has a greater temperature? What is the difference between the temperatures of these two places?
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During winter mornings why do people stand in the sun? Explain.
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After walking some distance on a hot summer day, why do we prefer to go into the shade?
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Srikanth takes a sip of cold drink and feels the chill. Guess what its temperature is? Try to measure it.
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Jyothi was prepared to measure the temperature of hot water with a clinical thermometer. Is it right or wrong. Why?
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Swathi kept a laboratory thermometer in hot water for some time and took it out to read the temperature. Rani said it was a wrong way of measuring temperature. Do you agree with Rani? Explain your answer.
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Why do we jerk a clinical thermometer before we measure body temperature?
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Heat energy is converted into other forms of energy. Give some examples.