The lower and upper fixed points marked on a Mercury-in-glass thermometer are 210mm apart. The...

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JAMB 2020

The lower and upper fixed points marked on a Mercury-in-glass thermometer are 210mm apart. The end of the mercury column in the tube is 49mm above the lower fixed point in a room. What is the temperature of the room in degrees Celsius?

  • A. 55.3oC
  • B. 23.3oC
  • C. 49.0oC
  • D. 16.43oC

Correct Answer: B. 23.3oC



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