Physics · Heat, temperature, thermal expansion, specific heat capacity, calorimetry, change of state, latent heat

Human body temperature is well measured by

Human body temperature is well measured by

  • A. A clinical thermometer
  • B. A laboratory thermometer
  • C. Thermostat
  • D. Both A \& B can be used

Step-by-step solution

Clinical thermometers are specifically designed and calibrated to measure human body temperature accurately within a narrow range (typically 35°C to 42°C). Laboratory thermometers have a wider range but lack the precision and scale needed for body temperature. Thermostats are for regulation, not measurement. Therefore, a clinical thermometer is the correct choice.
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