How maximum and minimum thermometers work?

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Maximum and minimum thermometers operate using two mercury columns that respond oppositely to temperature changes. When temperature increases, a clear liquid in the minimum column expands, pushing mercury up in the maximum column while simultaneously lowering it in the minimum column. Conversely, when the temperature decreases, the liquid contracts, causing mercury to rise in the minimum column and fall in the maximum column. This dual mechanism allows for accurate tracking of both maximum and minimum temperatures. Understanding this function clarifies how these thermometers effectively measure temperature fluctuations.
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How maximum and minimum thermometers work??

hi...
Maximum and minimum thermometers has two mercury columns. One column goes up when temperature increases and the other column goes down when temperature increases (they work in opposite directions). How this is possible?
Please send some help...
thanks
Fabio
 
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Fabio Naia said:
hi...
Maximum and minimum thermometers has two mercury columns. One column goes up when temperature increases and the other column goes down when temperature increases (they work in opposite directions). How this is possible?
Please send some help...
thanks
Fabio

Hi Fabio,

The Minimum column above the mercury is filled with a clear liquid which expands with temperature. When the temperature rises, the liquid expands and pushes the mercury up the Maximum column this also pushes the mercury down in the Minimum column.

When the temperature falls, the liquid contracts and pulls the mercury up the Minimum column which also causes the mercury to fall in the Maximum column.

Reference: http://lib.store.yahoo.net/lib/yhst-63803600799585/5458troubleshooting.pdf

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