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Who invented the modern mercury thermometer with a standardised scale?
Question

Who invented the modern mercury thermometer with a standardised scale?

A.

Galileo Galilei

B.

Grand Duke

C.

Daniel Gabriel Fahrenheit

D.

Anders Celsius

Correct option is C

The correct answer is (C) Daniel Gabriel Fahrenheit.

Explanation:
Daniel Gabriel Fahrenheit is credited with inventing the modern mercury thermometer in 1714 and also proposing the Fahrenheit scale for temperature measurement.

Information Booster:

  • Fahrenheit Scale: Developed by Daniel Gabriel Fahrenheit, the scale sets the freezing point of water at 32°F and the boiling point at 212°F, providing a practical range for everyday temperature measurements.
  • Mercury Thermometer: The thermometer using mercury as the temperature-measuring fluid became widely used for its accuracy and precision after Fahrenheit’s design.

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