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One junction of a certain thermoelectric couple is at a fixed temperature , and the other junction is at temperature . The thermo-electromotive force for this is expressed by. At temperature , the thermoelectric power is,
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Important Questions on Thermal Properties of Matter
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Temperature is measured by the instrument called _____.

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Pyrometer is a device for measuring

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During summer, water kept in an earthen pot becomes cool because of the phenomenon of:

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Which one of the following is a bad Thermal Conductor?

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Solar energy is incident normally on the earth's surface at the rate of about . The distance between the earth and the sun is . Energy and mass are related by the Einstein equation, where is the speed of light in free space. The decrease in the mass of the sun is

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Temperature is measured by the instrument called:

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The instrument used to regulate temperature to a particular degree is called:
1. Thermostat
2. Thermometer
3. Pyrometer
4. Thermocouple

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There are some plastics that when moulded once cannot be softened by heating. These are called _____.

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A certain liquid has a melting point of and a boiling point of . A thermometer is designed with this liquid and its melting and boiling points are designated at and . The melting and boiling points of water on this scale are

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The SI unit of mechanical equivalent of heat is

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The figure that is not a direct manifestation of the quantum nature of atom is :

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Ice is used in a cooler in order to cool its contents. Which of the following will speed up the cooling process?

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_____ expansion makes the Eiffel Tower taller during summers.

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The linear expansion of a solid rod is independent of its _____.

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The difference in temperature between the two bodies is degrees centigrade. What is the difference in degrees Fahrenheit?

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The sun heats the earth through:

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Which chemical law proposes that 'soft drinks and soda bottles are sealed under high pressure to
increase the solubility of 'CO2'?

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At what temperature do the Fahrenheit and Celcius scales of temperature coincide?

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Mercury is often used in clinical thermometers. Which one of the following properties of mercury is not a reason for this?

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A thin paper cup filled with water does not catch fire when placed over a flame. This is because

