Measurement
A bulb thermometer is used to measure outside temperature. Extraneous variable that might influence thermometer output?
Extraneous variable that might influence
thermometer output?
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Guemou
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Jill W
Extraneous variable that might influence
thermometer output?
• The thermometer's temperature is influenced by the temperature of the solid objects to which it is in contact, and radiation exchange with bodies at different temperatures.
• Bulb thermometers do not respond quickly to temperature changes. As a result, sufficient time must be allowed for the instrument to adjust.