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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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