Question 15

You may have noticed that a few sharp jerks are given to clinical thermometer before using it. Why is it done so?

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Solution

Jerks are given to clinical thermometer before using it, so that it will settle down the mercury level below normal temperature. This way the measurement of the temperature of a body can be taken accurately.

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