Question

Which of the following instruments can be used to measure how hot the day is?

• A. Thermometer
• B. Barometer
• C. Odometer
• D. Calorimeter

Answer 1

The correct option is A

Thermometer

A thermometer is an instrument which is used to measure the temperature of a body. A special type of thermometer is used to measure the minimum and maximum temperatures in a day. It is
called the maximum minimum thermometer (Six's thermometer).

Barometer: An instrument used to measure air pressure.

Odometer: An instrument used to measure the distance covered by a wheeled vehicle.

Anemometer: An instrument for measuring the speed of the wind.