what should be the initial tempearature in the thermometer before taking the temperature?

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2006-11-18 18:57:08 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics

1 or 2 degrees below normal body temperature (below 37º C or 98.6º F)

2006-11-18 19:02:45 · answer #1 · answered by smarties 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋

The thermometer should be close to room temperature before taking the temperature. A cold thermometer will give a false reading.

2006-11-19 03:00:48 · answer #2 · answered by dantheman_028 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Anything less than body temperature should be ok. 98.6

2006-11-19 02:59:55 · answer #3 · answered by ignoramus 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

room temperaure

2006-11-19 03:08:34 · answer #4 · answered by rajupatel 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋