If the $emf$ of a thermocouple,one junction of which is kept at $0\,^{\circ}C$,is given by $e = at + 1/2\,bt^2$,then the neutral temperature will be

Why is cooking faster in a pressure cooker?

Water falls from a height of $500\,m$. The rise in temperature of the water at the bottom,assuming all energy remains in the water,will be ........ $^oC$ [Specific heat of water = $4.2\,kJ/kg\cdot K$]

For a copper-iron $(Cu-Fe)$ couple,the thermo $e.m.f.$ (temperature of cold junction $= 0\,^{\circ}C$) is given by $E = (14\theta - 0.02\theta^2)\,\mu V$. The neutral temperature will be

$A$ block of ice at $-20\,^oC$ having a mass of $2\, kg$ is added to $3\, kg$ of water at $15\,^oC$. Neglecting heat losses and the heat capacity of the container,which of the following is true?

$A$ lead bullet at $27^{\circ}C$ just melts when stopped by an obstacle. Assuming that $25\%$ of the heat produced is absorbed by the obstacle,find the velocity of the bullet at the time of striking in $m/s$. (Melting point of lead $= 327^{\circ}C$,specific heat of lead $= 0.03 \, cal/g^{\circ}C$,latent heat of fusion of lead $= 6 \, cal/g$,and $J = 4.2 \, J/cal$)