A faulty thermometer registers 102.5 o C t 100 o C. If the thermometer has

PHYSICS
WAEC 2009

A faulty thermometer registers 102.5oC t 100oC. If the thermometer has no zero hour, what will it register at 55oC?

  • A. 54.6oC
  • B. 55.0oC
  • C. 56.0oC
  • D. 56.4oC

Correct Answer: D. 56.4oC

Explanation

x = \(\frac{102.5 \times 55}{100}\)

= 56.375oC



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