Temperature and Measurement of Temperature

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Temperature and Measurement of Temperature: Overview

This Topic covers sub-topics such as Boiling Point of Water, Freezing Point of Water, Kelvin Scale, Temperature Scales, Celsius Scale, Fahrenheit Scale, Thermometry, Temperature Conversion Relations and, Fahrenheit Temperature Versus Celsius Temperature

Important Questions on Temperature and Measurement of Temperature

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What is the temperature difference in the Fahrenheit scale corresponding to the temperature difference of 5° C in Celsius scale?

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The freezing point of water on the Fahrenheit scale is 32°.

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The temperature which has same numerical value on Celsius and Fahrenheit scale is:

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The temperature/s at which Centigrade thermometer and Kelvin thermometer gives the same reading is,

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What is the freezing point of water?

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Discus the freezing point of water

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Describe various scales of measurement of the temperature.

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Define heat and temperature, Mention difference between them

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One end of a brass rod 2m long and 1 cm. radius is maintained at 250° C. When a steady state is reached, the rate of heat flow across any cross-section is 0.5 cals-1 What is the temperature of other end? k=0.26 cals-1cm-1°C-1.

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The general formula for the conversion of scales of temperature is C-0100=F-32273=K-180100

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Give the magnitude of 300 K in Celsius.

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The boiling point of water on the Fahrenheit scale is 180 °F.

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-273 °F corresponds to absolute zero temperature.

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The triple point of water is _____ K.

(Choose from: 480.12/273.16)

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Melting point of ice on Kelvin's scale is _____ K.

(Choose from: 373/273)

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What is the standard measure of temperature? (Celsius/Joule)

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Which longitude is considered the Standard Meridian of India?

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What is the longitudinal extent of mainland India?

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What is the latitudinal extent of mainland India?

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Which line of longitude is used as the starting point to measure time zones?