The diagram above illustrates the mercury-in-glass thermometer used for determining the temperature of a room. Use the data on it to determine the room temperature.
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
3.3°C
B
7.0°C
C
13°C
D
30.0°C
Verified Correct Answer: D.
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
Let the room temperature be X.
We have, \(\frac{3-0}{10-0} = \frac{X-0}{100-0}\)
\(\frac{3}{10} = \frac{X}{100}\)
\(X = \frac{3 \times 100}{10}\)
= 30^\circC
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #49705)