How does a pop up thermometer used in cooking turkeys work?
The melting point of an alloy can be altered by changing the composition. Certain organic materials have also been developed for the same purpose. Shown below is a simplified diagram of the pop-up thermometer used in cooking turkeys. Describe how this thermometer works.
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Filed under: Cooking Thermometers | May 26th, 2010.
The black material at the tip, whatever it is, is holding the plunger down against the compressed spring. When that material softens enough, it releases the plunger, the spring pushes the plunger up, and out it pops.
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