Inventions · Topic 46 of 54
The Thermometer
⭐ MasteredA thermometer measures temperature. Early thermometers used liquid that expanded as it got hotter, and modern ones may use digital sensors.
💡 Fun fact
Galileo is credited with inventing an early thermometer that used air.
All about The Thermometer
A thermometer measures temperature. Early thermometers used liquid that expanded as it got hotter, and modern ones may use digital sensors.
Galileo is credited with an early air thermometer.
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Real-life uses of The Thermometer
- Checking body temperature
- Measuring weather
- Cooking safely
Frequently asked questions about The Thermometer
What does a thermometer measure?
Temperature.
How did early ones work?
Liquid expanded when heated.