Question

The _____________of the thermometer should be made of thick glass to protect the capillary tube against any physical damage.

Answer 1

1. Thermometer is a device that is used to measure the temperature of a body.
2. A thermometer is based on the principle that liquid expands on heating.
3. The stem of the thermometer should be made of thick glass to protect the capillary tube against any damage.
   Hence, the stem of the thermometer should be made of thick glass to protect the capillary tube against any physical damage.