PHYSICS
JAMB 2023 - Question 31
Physics 2023 JAMB Past Questions - Question 31: The ice and steam points of a mercury-in-glass thermometer of centigrade scale and of uniform bore correspond respectively to 3cm and 19cm lengths of the mercury thread. When the length is 12cm, the temperature is
A:
B:
C:
D:
Correct Answer
D
Explanation
steam point - ice point in oC = 100oC - 0oC
= 1.9cm - 3cm = 16cm
12cm = 3cm = 9cm
916916 x 100oC = 56.25oC
= 56oC

