10 Questions
What is the basic principle of thermometry?
Length of liquid in capillary
Which temperature scale has the freezing point of water as 0°C and boiling point as 100°C?
Celsius scale
Which physical property is defined as the thermometric property of a substance?
Resistance of a given platinum wire
What is the temperature of the core of the sun in Kelvin?
107 K
What is the normal human body temperature in Kelvin?
310.15 K
What is the definition of the Kelvin temperature scale according to the text?
(1/273.16) of the temperature of the triple point of water
What is the total number of temperature scales mentioned in the text?
5
Which temperature scale has the largest number of divisions between the lower and upper fixed points?
Fahrenheit
What is the relationship between the Celsius and Kelvin temperature scales according to the text?
The Kelvin scale starts at 273.15K, which is the same as 0°C.
What is the relationship between the Celsius and Fahrenheit temperature scales according to the text?
The freezing point of water is 0°C and 32°F, and the boiling point of water is 100°C and 212°F.
Test your knowledge on thermometry, temperature scales, and the principles behind measuring temperature using thermometers. Understand the significance of different temperature units including Kelvin, Celsius, and Fahrenheit.
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