What is simple thermometer?
The temperature of human is measured through instrument called thermometer. It measures its degree of hotness through its nib.
The temperature of human is measured through instrument called thermometer. It measures its degree of hotness through its nib.
Thermometers normally have silver nib at one end. These type of thermometers are only used to record temperature of human body instead any other object like infrared digital thermometers. Thermometers with nib allow to measure temperature orally or through armpit. It contains bulb containing mercury which expands and contracts based on the temperature of body. LCD is provided to read temperature easily. The accuracy of instruments varies with the manufacture and is generally 0.1 to 0.3 degree Fahrenheit.
What are features of thermometers?
The digital thermometers are equipped with few features
The digital thermometers are equipped with few features
- Temperature readings in Fahrenheit and Celsius
- Memory to store more than 30 readings for follow-up
- Quick and easy
- LCD display
- Indicate temperature with sound
- One button easy operation
Importance of thermometers in COVID-19
In current situation of pandemic cased by Corona virus COVID-19, the importance of thermometers has significantly increased to determine temperature.