Measurement of Temperature

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Measurement of Temperature: Overview

This topic covers concepts, such as, Using Thermometer to Measure Temperature, Temperature,Atmospheric Temperature and Measurement Using Laboratory Thermometer etc.

Important Questions on Measurement of Temperature

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176 °F= _____ °C

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Which of the following is a unit of temperature?

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Define the temperature.

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The Rankine scale is a_____(absolute) temperature scale.

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The Rankine scale is a thermodynamic(absolute) temperature scale.

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What's the difference between Fahrenheit and Rankine?
 

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Does anyone use the Rankine scale?
 

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What is the advantage of using a digital thermometer rather than a mercury thermometer?

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What are the precautionary measures while using a laboratory thermometer?

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What is the Rankine scale used for?
 

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What do you mean by temperature? Mention its units also.

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Kelvin, °C are the units of temperature.

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Which of the following are the units of temperature?

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Temperature is a measure of quantity of an object.

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The increase in room temperature leads to the expansion of mercury thermometer.

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Explain the disadvantage of mercury thermometer on the basis of overheating.

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Clinical thermometers have more advantages than digital thermometers.

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Digital thermometers give readings faster than a clinical thermometer.

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Why does the temperature vary from one place to another?

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The amount of solar energy received in a place varies with time, seasons and latitude.