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Two absolute scales A and B have triple points of water defined to be at 200 A and 350 B. The relation between TA and TB is

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Important Questions on Thermal Properties of Matter

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For a certain thermocouple, the emf e=at+bt2 where t inC is the temperature of the hot junction. The cold junction being at 0°C. If a=10 μV C-1 and b=-0.02 μV C-1 then the temperature of inversion (in C ) will be:
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A difference of temperature of 25°C is equivalent to a difference in Fahrenheit :
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The temperature on Celsius scale is 25°C. What is the corresponding temperature on the Fahrenheit scale
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Value of -40°C in Fahrenheit scale is:
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On a new scale of temperature (which is linear) and called the W scale, the freezing and boiling points of water are 39°W and 239°W respectively. What will be the temperature on the new scale, corresponding to a temperature of 39°C on the Celsius scale ?  
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Assertion: Water is considered unsuitable for use in thermometers.

Reason: This is due to small specific heat and high thermal conductivity.

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A thermometer graduated according to a linear scale reads a value x0  when in contact with ice. the temperature of an object in C,  if this thermometer in the contact with the object reads x02 ?
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A centigrade and a Fahrenheit thermometer are dipped in boiling water. The water temperature is lowered until the Fahrenheit thermometer registers 140°. What is the fall in temperature registered in centigrade?