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One junction of a certain thermoelectric couple is at a fixed temperature Tr, and the other junction is at temperature T. The thermo-electromotive force for this is expressed byE=KT-TrT0-12(T+Tr). At temperature T=12T0, the thermoelectric power is, 

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Important Questions on Thermal Properties of Matter

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During summer, water kept in an earthen pot becomes cool because of the phenomenon of:
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Solar energy is incident normally on the earth's surface at the rate of about 1.4 kW m-2 . The distance between the earth and the sun is 1.5×1011 m . Energy E and mass m are related by the Einstein equation, E=mc2 where c=3×108 m s-1 is the speed of light in free space. The decrease in the mass of the sun is
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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 -50°C and a boiling point of 150°C. A thermometer is designed with this liquid and its melting and boiling points are designated at 0°L and 100°L. The melting and boiling points of water on this scale are
 
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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 30 degrees centigrade. What is the difference in degrees Fahrenheit?
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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