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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Physics

Chapter

Current Electricity

Question:

The resistance of the platinum wire of a platinum resistance thermometer at the ice point is 10 Ω and at steam point is 10.46 Ω. When the thermometer is inserted in a hot bath, the resistance of the platinum wire is 11.6 Ω. Calculate the temperature of the bath.

Options:

247° C

348° C

378° C

440° C

Correct Answer:

348° C

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (2) → 348° C