Class 11Physics1 Thermal Properties of Matter: Thermometry, Expansion and CalorimetryTemperature and Temperature scales
EasyIn a mercury thermometer, the ice point (lower fixed point) is marked as $10^{\circ}$ and the steam point (upper fixed point) is marked as $130^{\circ}$. At $40^{\circ} C$ temperature, what will this thermometer read (in $^{\circ}$)?
- A$78$
- B$66$
- C$62$
- D$58$
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