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  1. For accurate scientific work, temperatures are often measured by

  2. A.

     Mercury thermometers

    B.

     Alcohol thermometers

    C.

     Platinum resistance thermometers

    D.

     Thermoelectric thermometers

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    Answer : Option C

    Explanation :

    The resistance of metallic conductors e.g, platinum, increases with rise of temperature . The increase in temperature results in a decrease of current which can be recorded in a galvanometer if the conductor is included in an electrical circuit. Thus the temperature can be known; platinum resistance thermometer is used generally for accurate scientific work. When two dissimilar metals are joined at the ends, and these ends are subjected to a difference of temperature, a current flows through the metals. Greater the difference of temperature , greater the current. So the curent strength can form the basis for measuring the difference in temperature. And when one of these temperatures is known, we can calculate the other.


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