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Temperature and its Measurement

CBSE · Class 6 · Science

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Key Topics to Revise

1

Understanding Temperature

  • Temperature is a reliable measure of hotness or coldness of a body
  • Our sense of touch cannot always correctly determine if a body is hot or cold
  • A hotter body has higher temperature than a colder body
2

Temperature Scales

  • Three main temperature scales: Celsius, Fahrenheit, and Kelvin
  • Celsius scale uses degree Celsius (°C) as unit
  • Fahrenheit scale uses degree Fahrenheit (°F) as unit
3

Clinical Thermometer

  • Used specifically for measuring human body temperature
  • Digital clinical thermometers are commonly used now
  • Run on batteries and show temperature digitally
4

Laboratory Thermometer

  • Used for measuring temperatures beyond clinical range
  • Typical range: -10°C to 110°C
  • Contains alcohol (colored red) or mercury in glass tube

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Key Concepts

Temperature is a reliable scientific measureTemperature is the scientific measureDigital thermometers used to measure humanThermometers with a wider range (typicallyThree main scales

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