Thermometer Features Quiz

What is the purpose of a thin glass walled bulb in a clinical thermometer?

• To increase the durability of the thermometer

• To prevent the thermometer from breaking

• To allow for easy handling of the thermometer

• To increase the sensitivity of the thermometer

Why does a laboratory thermometer have a constriction?

• To decrease the time taken for temperature measurement

• To increase the range of temperature measurement

• To prevent the mercury from expanding too much

• To allow for easy calibration of the thermometer

What is the reason for a short range of temperature calibration in a laboratory thermometer?

• To allow for precise measurement within a specific temperature range

• To reduce the cost of manufacturing the thermometer

• To make the thermometer suitable for a wide range of applications

• To simplify the reading of the thermometer

Why is the wall of the thermometer bulb marked D thin?

• To increase the sensitivity of the thermometer

• To allow for easy cleaning of the thermometer

• To prevent the thermometer from overheating

• To reduce the weight of the thermometer

What are two advantages of a thermocouple thermometer compared with a mercury thermometer for measuring temperature?

• Higher accuracy and lower cost

• Faster response time and wider temperature range

• Greater durability and smaller size

• Easier calibration and longer lifespan