WASSCE Physics · Heat & Thermal Physics
Temperature and Thermometers
Concept of temperature, different thermometer types, and temperature scales (Celsius, Kelvin, Fahrenheit).
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Across the topic: 9 sections · 3 worked examples · 1 diagram
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2 lessons · 13 min
- 1Temperature, temperature scales and thermometers7 minFree7 minFree
- 2Calibrating thermometers; thermocouples and Six's thermometer6 min Plan6 min Plan
- Calibrating a thermometer
- Other thermometers
- The maximum and minimum (Six's) thermometer
- Choosing a thermometer
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