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Body temperature and thermometers

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Observation

The results showed that readings taken with all 3 types of thermometers were the same. The temperature taken inside the mouth was higher than the armpit’s but lower than the temperature taken inside the ear.

Thermometer type	Body temperature at different locations ( °C)
Thermometer type	Water (37 °C)	Ear	Mouth	Armpit
Mercury	37.0	-	36.7	36.3
Digital	37.0	-	36.7	36.3
Infrared	37.0	37.7	36.7	36.3

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body temperature and thermometers science project

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Safety concerns:

Be extremely careful with glass mercury thermometers to avoid breakage/spillage of the mercury, which can be extremely toxic/dangerous. Adult assistance is required.