How do thermometers work?

A) They take a direct measurement of heat from a given object

.

B) They indirectly tell you the temperature by having a substance in them that responds to heat.

C) They measure the speed of atoms.

D) They find temperature by barometric pressure.

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16 June, 05:18

How do thermometers work?

A) They take a direct measurement of heat from a given object

.

B) They indirectly tell you the temperature by having a substance in them that responds to heat.

C) They measure the speed of atoms.

D) They find temperature by barometric pressure.

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Ronin Oneal · Answer 1

The right answer is b

Matteo Turner · Answer 2

the answer is "B"

Explanation:

Thermometer has either alcohol or mercury, has some reaction when it meets heat. When a thermometer meets heat the liquid substance in the thermometer expands or has thermal expansion. the thermometer measures the kinetic energy of the particles in a object.

How do thermometers work?A) They take a direct measurement of heat from a given object.B) They indirectly tell you the temperature by having a substance in them that responds to heat.C) They measure the speed of atoms.D) They find temperature by barometric pressure.

How do thermometers work?

A) They take a direct measurement of heat from a given object

.

B) They indirectly tell you the temperature by having a substance in them that responds to heat.

C) They measure the speed of atoms.

D) They find temperature by barometric pressure.