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When a child is not feeling well, the natural thing to do will be to put ones hand on the forehead to find out if the body is normal or not. The only way to get an accurate reading will be to use a thermometer and if this goes above 37 degrees Celsius, then the kid has a fever.
Traditionally, this instrument is made of glass with mercury inside and numbers on the sides. The parent will place this under the [...]

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When going to the hospital or clinic for a physical, doctors will always start by asking a few questions and then use a stethoscope and a blood pressure monitor as part of the initial test.
The individuals blood pressure is important because it can predict any potential health risks. This is done by strapping a band on the arm of the patient and then pumping a few times so that the gauge will be able to give an accurate reading.
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Temperature is a very important physical property that determines a lot of how we do things. We may not think about temperature often, but it does play a significant role in our everyday lives.
For instance, atmospheric temperatures determine weather. This in turn will determine what we will wear and what activities we can and cannot do. On a more macro level, temperature is a key component to maintaining the order and flow of certain manufacturing processes. So you see, [...]

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In a world where everything is almost at a fast pace due to modernization and modern technology, people are becoming more and more obsessed with the wonders of using new technologies to improve their lives and other peoples lives as well.
One of the greatest discoveries in the field of measurement is calibration. Known as the process of establishing a relationship between content and a measurement signal from any instrument, calibration has become popular especially in the world of research and [...]

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Machines need to be calibrated regularly so these will be able function properly. A licensed engineer or mechanic is the only one qualified to perform such tests and the length of time it takes to inspect one unit could take hours depending on how complex or sophisticated it is.
If the machines being checked are in large factory such as one that produces cars, teams are dispatched to conduct the calibration. In most cases, this is done every six months. [...]

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