AIPMT PRELIMS2008Physics-Thermodynamics
AIPMT PRELIMS 2008 Physics Temperature Scales MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-numerical-Medium-Class 11
On a new scale of temperature (which is linear) and called the W scale, the freezing and boiling points of water are 39° W and 239° W respectively. What will be the temperature on the new scale, corresponding to a temperature of 39°C on the Celsius scale ?
A
200°W
B
139°W
C
78°W
D
117°W
Correct Answer
Option D
Detailed Explanation
Using the linear relationship between the scales, the conversion formula is derived, giving 117°W for 39°C.
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