We are advised to avoid keeping clinical thermometer in the sun o… - Vidyadip

Question

We are advised to avoid keeping clinical thermometer in the sun or near a flame. Why?

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Answer

A Clinical thermometer has small temperature range. The glass will crack/ burst due to excessive pressure created by expansion of mercury.

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