Temperature is a measure of how hot or cold something is. It is a fundamental concept in science and everyday life.
Scales of Temperature
There are three common scales for measuring temperature:
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Measuring Temperature
Temperature can be measured using various instruments such as thermometers, thermistors, and infrared thermometers. These instruments provide numerical values representing the temperature in the chosen scale.
Applications
Temperature rounding-to-nearest-10?dictionary=measurement&did=274" onclick="getAsistant(this,event,274,'measurement');return false;" style="color:#009000;">measurement is crucial in many fields including rounding-to-nearest-10?dictionary=weather+forecasting&did=259" onclick="getAsistant(this,event,259,'weather forecasting');return false;" style="color:#009000;">weather forecasting, cooking, healthcare, and industrial processes. Understanding temperature helps us make informed decisions and maintain comfortable and safe environments.