What two major inventions is Fahrenheit known for?
Glass barometer and Celsius scale
Mercury-in-glass thermometer and Fahrenheit scale
Scale Freezer and Water Thermometer
Bimetallic strip and Kelvin scale
Answer
Gabriel Fahrenheit is known for his two major inventions: the mercury-in-glass thermometer and the Fahrenheit scale. The Fahrenheit scale is the temperature scale used in the United States and is based on the freezing point of water at 32 degrees Fahrenheit and the boiling point of water at 212 degrees Fahrenheit.
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