Physics Demo Number: 093

Approximate Run Time: 5 min

Long Thermometers

Demo Description

Use a variety of thermometers to discuss temperature scales.

Scientific Principles

Temperature Scales

Equipment & Set Up

• Mercury, alcohol and infrared electronic thermometers

Equipment Location

• Mercury, alcohol and infrared electronic thermometers are in a large kit and a small kit in [D-2-2].

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Instructions

One may make use of various thermometers shown above in photo 1 when talking about temperature scales.

There is also an infrared electronic thermometer residing in the small kit and seen in the second photo.

Writeup created by David A. Burba

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