
What is the use of thermometer?
Important Questions on Thermal Properties of Matter
The graph between two temperature scales and is shown in the figure. Between upper fixed point and lower fixed point there are equal divisions of scale and divisions on scale . The relationship for conversion between the two scales is given by :
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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.

Give one word for each of the following:
All the temperatures, from lowest to highest, which a thermometer can measure

Represent the union of two sets by Venn diagram for each of the following.
is a prime number between and
is an odd number between and





Assertion: Gas thermometers are more sensitive than liquid thermometers.
Reason: Coefficient of thermal expansion of gases is more than liquid.




The diagram shows two liquid-in-glass thermometers.
Which is more sensitive? Explain how you can tell.


