The lower and upper fixed points of a mecury-in-glass thermometer are marked Y and 180mm...

PHYSICS
WAEC 1998

The lower and upper fixed points of a mecury-in-glass thermometer are marked Y and 180mm respectively. On a particular the mecury meniscus in the thermometer rises to 45mm. If the corresponding reading on a scale is 10°, calculate the value of Y.

  • A. 4mm
  • B. 18mm
  • C. 30mm
  • D. 135mm

Correct Answer: C. 30mm



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