Question

A faulty thermometer has -4°C and 98°C marked as U.F.P and L.F.P What is the correct temperature in the scale when the faulty thermometer scade 36°C ? ​

Answer 1

The correct temperature in the faulty thermometer scale when it reads 36°C is 36°C.

Step-by-step explanation:

To find the correct temperature on the faulty thermometer scale, we need to first determine the difference between the upper fixed point (UFP) and lower fixed point (LFP) on the scale. The difference is 98°C - (-4°C) = 102°C. We can then calculate the temperature on the faulty scale using the equation:

Faulty Temperature = LFP + ((Actual Temperature - LFP) / (UFP - LFP)) * Range

Given that the actual temperature is 36°C, the faulty temperature can be calculated as follows:

Faulty Temperature = (-4°C) + ((36°C - (-4°C)) / 102°C) * 102°C = (-4°C) + ((40°C / 102°C) * 102°C) = (-4°C) + 40°C = 36°C

Therefore, the correct temperature on the scale when the faulty thermometer reads 36°C is 36°C.