Handling and Reading Thermometers
Handling Thermometers:
- Handle with Care: Thermometers can be fragile, so handle them gently and carefully.
- Hold Horizontally: When placing the thermometer in a liquid, hold it horizontally to ensure it is fully submerged.
- Avoid Impacts: Be cautious not to drop the thermometer or subject it to strong impacts.
Reading the Scale:
- Level Your Eyes: When reading the temperature, make sure the scale is at eye level, and look straight at the scale.
- Pay Attention to Units: Temperature is expressed.
- Read Accurately: Find the point where the line of the liquid inside meets the scale, and read the temperature at that point.
By following these guidelines, you can use a thermometer accurately and safely to measure temperature.
