A thermometer is an instrument used to measure temperature. It provides a quantitative assessment of how hot or cold an object or environment is. Thermometers operate on various principles, including thermal expansion, electrical resistance, and radiation. ### Types of Thermometers: 1. **Liquid-in-glass Thermometers**: These consist of a glass tube filled with a liquid (commonly mercury or colored alcohol).
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