Temperature Measurement and Thermometers
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What is the most common scale for measuring temperature?

  • Celsius scale (correct)
  • Kelvin scale
  • Rankine scale
  • Fahrenheit scale

    • A laboratory thermometer can be used to measure body temperature accurately.

    False (B)

    What substance produces heat energy when burned?

    Fuel

    The __________ in a clinical thermometer prevents mercury from falling back after use.

    <p>kink</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the types of thermometers with their characteristics:

    <p>Laboratory thermometer = Not suitable for body temperature measurements Clinical thermometer = Has a kink to retain mercury Mercury thermometer = Uses mercury for measuring temperature Digital thermometer = Provides digital temperature readings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to most materials when they are heated?

    <p>They expand (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Ice turning into water is an example of contraction.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used to describe the degree of hotness or coldness of an object?

    <p>temperature</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When materials are cooled, they tend to ______.

    <p>contract</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following changes with their respective states:

    <p>Ice = Liquid Water = Gas Wax = Solid to liquid to gas Milk = Curd</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the temperature range of a laboratory thermometer?

    <p>-10°C to 110°C (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A clinical thermometer can measure temperatures as low as -10°C.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is considered the normal body temperature for a human?

    <p>37°C</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following correctly describes heat?

    <p>A form of energy that causes hotness in a body (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The thermometer should not be used for temperatures outside its ______.

    <p>range</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Rubbing palms is an example of transforming electrical energy into heat energy.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following types of thermometers with their uses:

    <p>Laboratory Thermometer = Measures temperatures from -10°C to 110°C Clinical Thermometer = Measures body temperature Bulb = Contains mercury Capillary Tube = Displays temperature reading</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of energy transformation occurs in nuclear power plants?

    <p>Nuclear energy is transformed into heat energy, then into electrical energy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who invented the clinical thermometer?

    <p>Sir Thomas Clifford Albutt (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The kink in the capillary tube of a clinical thermometer allows mercury to flow back into the bulb after removal.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The first steam engine, invented by James Watt, is based on the transformation of heat energy into __________ energy.

    <p>mechanical</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following energy transformations with their examples:

    <p>Geysers and heaters = Electrical energy to heat energy Electric bulbs = Electrical energy to heat and light energy Rubbing palms = Mechanical energy to heat energy PoCo thermal power plant = Heat energy to electrical energy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should you do to the thermometer before every use to ensure cleanliness?

    <p>Wash it with antiseptic lotion or clean water and dry it.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The average normal body temperature for humans is _____°C.

    <p>37</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following terms with their definitions:

    <p>Kink = Prevents mercury from falling back into the bulb Mercury poisoning = Poisonous and fatal to life Clinical thermometer = Measures body temperature Sir Thomas Clifford Albutt = Inventor of the clinical thermometer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the boiling point of water on the Celsius scale?

    <p>100°C (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Fuels produce a small amount of heat when burned.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the degree of hotness of a body?

    <p>temperature</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Very low temperatures slow down the growth and reproduction of __________.

    <p>bacteria</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following types of thermometers with their characteristics:

    <p>Laboratory Thermometer = Glass tube with a thin capillary Celsius Scale = Boiling point of water is 100°C Capillary Action = Movement of liquid in a narrow space Bacteria Growth = Slowed by very low temperatures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary temperature range for clinical thermometers?

    <p>35°C to 42°C (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Every human being has exactly the same normal body temperature.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should you do if a thermometer breaks and mercury spills?

    <p>Roll a small ball of kneaded wheat flour over the mercury droplets to pick them up and take it to a pharmacy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The freezing point of water on the Celsius scale is ______.

    <p>0°C</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the thermometer features with their descriptions:

    <p>Laboratory Thermometer = Much longer Clinical Thermometer = Shorter Temperature Range = -10°C to 110°C Average Normal Body Temperature = 37°C</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Heat and Temperature

    • Heat is a form of energy; it can cause changes in substances
    • Heat can be transformed into other forms of energy, like electrical energy.
    • Heat makes objects hot or cold
    • The degree of hotness or coldness is called temperature
    • Heat causes changes like boiling, freezing
    • The temperature of a substance can be expressed using the Celsius scale.

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    Test your knowledge on temperature measurement and the types of thermometers used in various applications. This quiz covers scales, properties of materials when heated, and the use of clinical thermometers. Whether you're a student or a science enthusiast, this quiz will challenge your understanding of heat and temperature.

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