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Temperature and its Measurement — Practice

Clinical vs lab thermometers, body temperature, and safe use.

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Q1 · MCQ SINGLE · 1 mark

A laboratory thermometer typically might range near:
  • a. Only 35–42°C like clinical
  • b. A wider range such as −10°C to 110°C (typical school)
  • c. Only absolute zero daily
  • d. Only 1000–2000°C always

Q2 · MCQ SINGLE · 1 mark

If outside air is 45°C in summer in India, compared to body 37°C it is:
  • a. Cooler
  • b. Hotter
  • c. Same
  • d. Impossible

Q3 · MCQ SINGLE · 1 mark

The kink in traditional clinical mercury thermometer helps to:
  • a. Prevent mercury falling back quickly so reading can be noted
  • b. Measure length
  • c. Cool the room
  • d. Attract iron

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