measuring temperature using the metric system alice l. comisky
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Measuring
Temperature
using the
Metric SystemAlice L. Comisky
The instrument used for measuring temperature in the metric system is the Celsius thermometer. It measures the freezing point of water at 0oC and the boiling point of water at 100o
C
The unit of measure for temperature is the degree celsius.
Take the time to learn these four benchmark temperatures.
They will give you reference points you can use to determine if a temperature is realistic.
For example which of the following temperatures is realistic for a hot summer day.
850C or 300C
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To read a thermometer you must first determine the size of the smallest division. For example, on this thermometer the main divisions are marked in tens. Each of these main divisions is divided into five smaller parts. 10 divided by 5 equals 2. Each of the small divisions on this thermometer equal 2 o C
What temperature is shown on this thermometer?
Reading a Thermometer
360C
What temperature is shown on this thermometer?
On this thermometer the main divisions are marked in twenties. Each of these main divisions is divided into five smaller parts. 20 divided by 5 equals 4. Each of the small divisions on this thermometer equals _______
920C
4 o C
On this thermometer the main divisions are marked in fives. Each of these main divisions is divided into ten smaller parts. 5 divided by 10 equals 0.5 Each of the small divisions on this thermometer equal _______.
What temperature is shown on this thermometer?
0.5 0C
18 0C
On this thermometer the main divisions are marked in tens. Each of these main divisions is divided into ten smaller parts. 10 divided by 10 equals 1. Each of the small divisions on this thermometer equal ___________.
What temperature is shown on this thermometer?
1 0 C
32 0C
On this thermometer the main divisions are marked in tens. Each of these main divisions is divided into five smaller parts. 10 divided by 5 equals 2. Each of the small divisions on this thermometer equal ___________.
What temperature is shown on this thermometer?
2oC
280C
How many degrees celcius does each interval represent?
What temperature is shown on this thermometer?
10C
430C
Using a Thermometer1. Do not shake down the
thermometer before using.
2. To avoid breakage, it is best to hold the top of the thermometer while using.
3. When the liquid in the thermometer is no longer moving, you can read the temperature of the substance.
To correctly find the temperature of a liquid, make sure the thermometer is not touching the bottom of the container. The bulb of the celsius thermometer needs to be surrounded by the substance in order to record the correct temperature.
Temperature Review
What is the unit of measure for temperature in the metric system?
What instrument is used to measure temperature?
What is normal body temperature?
Why do you need to make sure the thermometer is suspended in the liquid?
degree celsius
celsuis thermometer
370C
To get an accurate temperature the bulb of the thermometer needs to be surrounded by the liquid.
Temperature Review
What is comfortable room temperature on the celsius thermometer
How many degrees celcius does each of the small intervals on thermometer A represent?
What temperature is shown on thermometer B?
between 200C and 220C
40C
360C
A B
Remember that the temperature of substances are not changing as you move between a Celcius thermometer and a Fahrenheit thermometer.
It’s just that each of these thermometers uses different numbers to identify the freezing temperature of water and the boiling temperature of water. This creates a different number scale on each of the thermometer.
Alice l. Comisky