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Question
Draw a neat and labeled diagram of a Six's maximum and minimum thermometer. Explain briefly, the working of this thermometer. Give a use of this thermometer.
Solution
Diagram of six's maximum and minimum thermometer 
Six's thermometer is a thermometer which can measure the maximum and minimum temperatures reached over a period of time, usually during a day. It is commonly used wherever a simple way is needed to measure the extremes of temperature at a locat ion, for instance in meteorology and horticulture
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