Thermometer - NEET Physics Questions
Question 1: easy

The temperature on Celsius scale is 25ºC. What is the corresponding temperature on the Fahrenheit scale ?

1. 40ºF
2. 77ºF
3. 50ºF
4. 45ºF
View Answer

To convert from Celsius to Fahrenheit, we use the formula:

\[
F = \frac{9}{5}C + 32
\]

Given \( C = 25^\circ \):

\[
F = \frac{9}{5} \times 25 + 32
\]
\[
F = 45 + 32 = 77
\]

So, the corresponding temperature is 77ºF.

Question 2: easy

Two temperature scales A and B are related by: \[ \frac{A-42}{100}=\frac{B-7}{220}\]

At which temperature two scales have the same reading ?

1. – 42º
2. – 72º
3. +12º
4. –40º
View Answer

Given the relation between temperature scales \( A \) and \( B \):

\[
\frac{A - 42}{100} = \frac{B - 7}{220}
\]

To find the temperature at which both scales show the same reading, set \( A = B = x \):

\[
\frac{x - 42}{100} = \frac{x - 7}{220}
\]

Cross-multiplying:

\[
220(x - 42) = 100(x - 7)
\]

Expanding and solving for \( x \):

\[
220x - 9240 = 100x - 700
\]
\[
120x = 8540
\]
\[
x = \frac{8540}{120} = 12
\]

Thus, the temperature at which both scales read the same is 12.

Question 3: easy

A cylindrical metal rod of length L0 is shaped into a ring with a small gap as shown. On heating the system.

1. x decreases, r and d increase
2. x and r increase, d decreases
3. x, r and d all increase
4. Data insufficient to arrive at a conclusion
View Answer

On heating an object its photographic expansion takes place. so, distance between any two point increases.

Question 4: easy

The absolute zero temperature in Fahrenheit scale is :

1. –273ºF
2. –32ºF
3. –460ºF
4. –132ºF
View Answer

To find absolute zero in Fahrenheit, we use the relationship between Celsius and Fahrenheit:

\[
F = \frac{9}{5}C + 32
\]

Absolute zero in Celsius is \(-273.15^\circ C\). Substitute this into the formula:

\[
F = \frac{9}{5}(-273.15) + 32
\]
\[
F = -491.67 + 32 = -459.67
\]

Rounding to the nearest whole number, we get \(-460^\circ F\).

Question 5: easy

A bar of iron is 10 cm at 20ºC. At 19ºC it will be (α of iron = 11 × 10–6/ºC)

1. \[ 11\times 10^{-6} cm longer\]
2. \[ 11\times 10^{-6} cm shorter \]
3. \[ 11\times 10^{-5} cm shorter\]
4. \[ 11\times 10^{-5} cm longer\]
View Answer

The change in length \( \Delta L \) due to temperature change is given by:

\[
\Delta L = L_0 \alpha \Delta T
\]

where:
- \( L_0 = 10 \, \text{cm} \)
- \( \alpha = 11 \times 10^{-6} / ^\circ \text{C} \)
- \( \Delta T = 20^\circ \text{C} - 19^\circ \text{C} = 1^\circ \text{C} \)

Substitute the values:

\[
\Delta L = 10 \times 11 \times 10^{-6} \times 1 = 11 \times 10^{-5} \, \text{cm}
\]

Thus, the bar will be \( 11 \times 10^{-5} \, \text{cm} \) shorter at 19ºC.

Question 6: easy

The reading of Centigrade thermometer coincides with that of Fahrenheit thermometer in a liquid. The temperature of the liquid is:

1. \(- 40^\circ\text{C}\)
2. \(313^\circ\text{C}\)
3. \(0^\circ\text{C}\)
4. \(100^\circ\text{C}\)
View Answer

Using the relation \(\frac{C}{5} = \frac{F - 32}{9}\), let \(C = F = x\). This gives \(\frac{x}{5} = \frac{x - 32}{9} ⇒ 9x = 5x - 160 ⇒ x = -40\).