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To calibrate a brimetalic stemmed thermometer,you would ___

A. keep the thermometer at room temperature and then adjust the dial to 72 F
B. insert the stem in ice water and then adjust the dial to read 32 F (0 C)
C. turn the nut until the dial reads 0 F (-18 C)
D. insert the stem in boiling water adjust the dial to read 100 F (38 C)

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The correct answer is B.
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B. Insert the stem in ice water and then adjust the dual to read 32 F (0 c)
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