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Explain why, the clinical thermometer has a short temperature range from 35`@C` to 42`@C` ?

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The clinical thermometer is designed to measure the temperature of human body only. The temperature of human body normally does not go below 35oC or above 42oC. That is the reason why this thermometer has the range 35oC to 42oC.
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  • The range of clinical thermometer is

    A
    `37^(@)C` to `42^(@)C`
    B
    `95^(@)F` to `110^(@)F`
    C
    `90^(@)F` to `112^(0)F`
    D
    `95^(0)C` to `104^(@)C`

  • A clinical thermometer is calibrated from

    A
    `35^(@)C` to `42^(@)C`
    B
    `10^(@)C` to `100^(@)C`
    C
    `32^(@)C` to `110^(@)C`
    D
    `0^(@)C` to `100^(@)C`

  • Which of the following features are that of a clinical thermometer ? A. Short temperature range B. Wide temperature range C. Alcohol filled glass bulb D. Constriction in glass tube

    A
    A and B
    B
    B and C
    C
    A and D
    D
    B and D

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