The lower fixed part of a faulty thermometer reads 2°C while the upper fixed point is 100°C.
What is the true temperature when the thermometer reads 51°C?
What is the true temperature when the thermometer reads 51°C?
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Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
C\(_{\theta}\) = 50, C\(_0\) = 2, C\(_{100}\) = 100
θ
=
C\(_{\theta}\) - C\(_0\)
C\(_{100}\) - C\(_0\)
×
100
=
51 - 2
100 - 2
×
100
Â
=
49
98
×
100
θ = 50°C.
C\(_{\theta}\) = 50, C\(_0\) = 2, C\(_{100}\) = 100
θ
=
C\(_{\theta}\) - C\(_0\)
C\(_{100}\) - C\(_0\)
×
100
=
51 - 2
100 - 2
×
100
Â
=
49
98
×
100
θ = 50°C.