The ice and steam points of mercury-in-glass thermometer of centigrade scale and of uniform bore correspond respectively to 3cm and 19cm lengths of the mercury thread when the length is 12cm, the temperature is
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Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
steam point - ice point in oC = 100oC - 0oC
= 1.9cm - 3cm = 16cm
12cm = 3cm = 9cm
\(\frac{9}{16}\) x 100oC = 56.25oC
= 56oC
steam point - ice point in oC = 100oC - 0oC
= 1.9cm - 3cm = 16cm
12cm = 3cm = 9cm
\(\frac{9}{16}\) x 100oC = 56.25oC
= 56oC