Question

What is the main difference between a thermometer and a temperature probe?(1 point)
Responses

A thermometer is used to measure the temperature of liquids.
A thermometer is used to measure the temperature of liquids.

A temperature probe has a digital readout.
A temperature probe has a digital readout.

A thermometer can measure temperature more precisely.
A thermometer can measure temperature more precisely.

A temperature probe measures temperature.
A temperature probe measures temperature.

Answer 1

Is that correct?

Answer 2

As part of an experiment in the science lab, a thermometer was inserted in a solution in order to measure the temperature over time. At 9:15 a.m. the temperature was –17 °C, and at 11:30 a.m. it was –26 °C.

What is the difference between these two measurements?

A.
8 °C

B.
9 °C

C.
11 °C

D.
43 °C

Answer 3

The main difference between a thermometer and a temperature probe is that a temperature probe typically has a digital readout, while a thermometer may have analog or digital readout options.

Answer 4

Apologies for the repeated options in my previous response. To clarify, yes, the main difference between a thermometer and a temperature probe is that a temperature probe typically has a digital readout, while a thermometer can have analog or digital options.