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There are a few main types of thermometers in health: tympanic - goes into your ear oral/sublingual - mouth recual - inserted into the anus auxillar - under the arm laser / tape - across the forehead. these are all used to measure a persons tempersture
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∙ 13y agoThey measure temperatures in a different way. Also they may be more or less accurate, to allow for smaller or larger temperature reaches, and they may be made specially for use at high or low temperatures.
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What instrument uses Mercury?
Historical, both thermometers and barometers have used mercury.
What are Mercury's uses as an element compound?
you will allways see mercury in conventional thermometers.
Different types of thermometers and their uses with pictures?
There are several types of thermometers. Clinical thermometers are used to measure the body temperature of the patient. Ear Thermometers make it an accurate point to measure the body temperature. Pacifier thermometers are used to check the body temperature of babies or infants. Underarm thermometers are kept in the underarms to measure the body temperature. Not to mention the food thermometers that are often used for checking the heat of the oil or pop up to let you know when the meat is done.
What are strip thermometers?
the thermometers which are used to find your temperature
What liquid used to be in thermometers?
Most thermometers used to contain Mercury until it was found to be toxic.
What are the different kinds of uses of the laboratory thermometers?
Checking the temperature of any liquid
What different kinds of thermometers are there?
There are 34 different types of thermometer that range from alcohol thermometers and ear thermometers to medical thermometers and electrical resistance thermometers.
What two or three uses of mercury the special liquid?
it is used in thermometers(sorry if i spelled thermometers wrong)
What are the uses of the digital thermometers?
They're thermometers..... So.... They do the exact same things as normal thermometers, except the temperature comes out on a small, digital screen. -.-
What are the uses for mercury?
it is used in thermometers and in heat meters
What are the important uses of Mercury?
mercury is used in thermometers
What are modern thermometers made of?
Modern thermometers are made of alcohol or mercury, and uses the Fahrenheit scale and the Celsius scale.
What are some every day uses for mercury?
You use them in thermometers.
What are the different devices used in measuring temperature?
thermometers. there are many kinds used.
What are the Uses of Mercury glass thermometer?
To measure the amount of heat in an object. Not to be confused with alcohol thermometers, mercury thermometers are not manufactured for public use anymore.
What instrument uses Mercury?
Historical, both thermometers and barometers have used mercury.
What are Mercury's uses as an element compound?
you will allways see mercury in conventional thermometers.
