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?

A.

52°C

B.

50°C

C.

49°C

D.

46°C

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Correct answer is B

C $_{\theta}$ = 50, C $_0$ = 2, C $_{100}$ = 100

θ

=

C

$_{\theta}$ - C

$_0$

C

$_{100}$ - C

$_0$

×

100

=

51 - 2

100 - 2

×

100

=

49

98

×

100

θ = 50°C.

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The lower fixed part of a faulty thermometer reads 2°C while the upper fixed point is 100°C.
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