11th Class Physics Thermal Properties of Matter / द्रव्य के तापीय गुण Question Bank Thermal Properties of Matter Conceptual Problems

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    Why a clinical thermometer should not be sterilized by boiling?

    Answer:

                    The range of clinical thermometer is usually from \[\text{95}{}^\circ \]F to 110°F and the boiling point of water is \[\text{212}{}^\circ \] F. So on sterilization by boiling, the capillary of thermometer will burst due to thermal expansion of mercury in the capillary.


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