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JAMB Physics 2011 Question 11

Question 11

Temperature and Thermometers

I. High thermal capacity.
II. High sensitivity.
III. Easy readability.
IV. Accuracy over a wide range of temperatures.
From the statements above, the qualities of a good thermometer are

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

Answer: B (II, III and IV)

Explanation

A good thermometer should be sensitive, easy to read and accurate over a wide range. It should have a low thermal capacity so it does not change the temperature it is measuring.