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15 September, 19:52

How do thermometers work?

A) They take a direct measurement of heat from a given object

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B) They indirectly tell you the temperature by having a substance in them that responds to heat.

C) They measure the speed of atoms.

D) They find temperature by barometric pressure.

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  1. 15 September, 19:57
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    The right answer is b
  2. 15 September, 19:58
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    the answer is "B"

    Explanation:

    Thermometer has either alcohol or mercury, has some reaction when it meets heat. When a thermometer meets heat the liquid substance in the thermometer expands or has thermal expansion. the thermometer measures the kinetic energy of the particles in a object.
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