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  4. The upper and lower fixed points of a faulty mercury thermometer are 210° F and 34° F respectively. What temperature read by this thermometer would be correct?

Q. The upper and lower fixed points of a faulty mercury thermometer are and respectively. What temperature read by this thermometer would be correct?

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Solution:

Let reading of faulty thermometer and correct thermometer is



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