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Which of the following is true regarding a thermometer?

A
Body temperature is measured using a thermometer.
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For kids the bulb of a thermometer is placed in the armpits.
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C
Most thermometers have Celsius or Fahrenheit scale.
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D
Mercury raises from the stem of a thermometer and reaches a point that indicates the body temperature.
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Solution

The correct options are
A Body temperature is measured using a thermometer.
B For kids the bulb of a thermometer is placed in the armpits.
C Most thermometers have Celsius or Fahrenheit scale.
D Mercury raises from the stem of a thermometer and reaches a point that indicates the body temperature.
Thermometer is an instrument used to measure body temperature. It usually has scale marked either in Celsius or Farenheit.
The bulb of the thermometer is either placed under the tongue or under the armpits. Once the bulb is placed in the body the mercury in the thermometer raises and reaches a point that indicated the body temperature.

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