The Thermometer
⭐ MasteredA thermometer measures temperature. Early thermometers used liquid that expanded as it got hotter, and modern ones may use digital sensors.
Galileo is credited with inventing an early thermometer that used air.
All about The Thermometer
A thermometer measures temperature. Early thermometers used liquid that expanded as it got hotter, and modern ones may use digital sensors.
Galileo is credited with an early air thermometer.
Early thermometers used air or liquid in a glass tube that expanded or shrank as the temperature changed. Modern thermometers can be digital and give quick, accurate readings.
Thermometers are used to check body temperature, weather conditions and cooking temperatures. Measuring temperature helps keep people healthy and safe.
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Real-life uses of The Thermometer
- Checking body temperature
- Measuring weather
- Cooking safely
Frequently asked questions about The Thermometer
What does a thermometer measure?
Temperature.
How did early ones work?
Liquid expanded when heated.