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We are advised to avoid keeping the clinical thermometer in the sun or near a flame. Why? -

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We are advised to avoid keeping the clinical thermometer in the sun or near a flame. Why?

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A Clinical thermometer has a small temperature range. The glass will crack/ burst due to excessive pressure created by the expansion of mercury.

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