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When taking the temperature of a person, the thermometer

can be placed in these places.

1. In the armpit

2. In the mouth

3. In the anus
It is important to shake the mercury because it makes the mer-

cury to go to the bulb (reset).

2. The Six’s Minimum and Maximum Ther-

mometer.

This type of thermometer measures the mini-

mum and maximum temperature of the day.

Maximum temperature is recorded during the

day. While minimum temperature is recorded

during the night.

This thermometer is commonly found in places
like:

 Research stations

 Weather stations

 Schools

 Universities