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What is the primary function of a thermometer?
Think about what we use thermometers for daily.
Name a liquid commonly used in thermometers.
Think of two liquids that expand with heat.
What principle do thermometers rely on?
Think about how liquids behave with temperature.
True or False: Alcohol thermometers can measure very high temperatures effectively.
Consider the boiling point of liquids.
Design a new type of thermometer using a different liquid or mechanism. Explain your choice and how it measures temperature.
Consider liquids that could withstand heat but are also safe.
Given that mercury has a high thermal expansion rate, explain why it is questioned in modern thermometers.
Reflect on environmental and safety standards.
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