STANDARDPhysics-Thermodynamics
STANDARD Physics Temperature Measurement MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-numerical-Medium-Class 11
A faulty thermometer reads freezing point and boiling point of water as −5°C and 95°C respectively. What is the correct value of temperature as it reads 60°C on faulty thermometer?
A
60°C
B
65°C
C
64°C
D
62°C
Correct Answer
Option B
Detailed Explanation
The faulty thermometer has a scale error. Using the formula for linear interpolation between the fixed points, the correct temperature is calculated as 65°C.
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