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By Savita S. More

Class 6 Science Curiosity Temperature and its Measurement

Q: What is the SI unit of temperature?

A: The SI unit of temperature is kelvin (K).

 

Q: How can you convert temperature from Celsius to Kelvin?

A: Temperature in Kelvin = Temperature in Celsius + 273.15

 

Q: Why should the thermometer be read while it is still immersed in the substance being measured?

A: The temperature should be read while the thermometer is immersed because the liquid column begins to fall as soon as it’s taken out.

 

Q: What precaution should be taken when placing a thermometer in water?

A: The bulb of the thermometer should not touch the bottom or sides of the container.

 

Q: What is the correct way to hold a thermometer while reading it?

A: The thermometer should be held vertically, and the eye should be directly in line with the level of the liquid column.

 

Q: What happens to the temperature of water while it’s boiling?

A: The temperature of water remains constant while it is boiling.

 

Q: What happens to the temperature of ice while it’s melting?

A: The temperature of ice remains constant while it is melting.

 

Q: What is a room thermometer used for?

A: A room thermometer gives an approximate idea of the room temperature.

 

Q: Who was known as the ‘Weather Woman of India’?

A: Anna Mani was known as the ‘Weather Woman of India’.

 

Q: Why can’t a laboratory thermometer be used to measure body temperature?

A: A laboratory thermometer can’t be used to measure body temperature because its range is typically from -10°C to 110°C, which is too wide for precise body temperature measurements.

 

 

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