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How does a thermometer measure temperature?

April 26, 2017measure temperature thermometer

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How does a thermometer measure temperature?

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A thermometer measures temperature using the mercury liquid inside the tube. This liquid, expands as temperature rises and gets smaller as temperature decreases. The tubing of a thermometer is small, so when the liquid expands, it expands upward in the tubing.