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JAMB Physics 2005 Question 43

Question 43

Temperature and Thermometers

I. Reproducibility II. Sensitivity III. High thermal capacity IV. High accuracy
The qualities of a good thermometer include

  1. A.I, III and IV only.
  2. B.I, II and IV only.
  3. C.II, III and IV only.
  4. D.I, II and III only.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (I, II and IV only.)

Explanation

A good thermometer gives repeatable, sensitive and accurate readings; a high thermal capacity is a drawback because it takes heat from what it measures and responds slowly.