Question 2
A thermometer has very fainted mark scale so a student decides to re-mark the scale. He dips the thermometer tip into an icy water and notes the mercury level, and after some time does the same by dipping it in boiling water. The two levels are 25 cm apart. When he dips the thermometer in hot cooking oil, the mercury level is 8 cm below the top level. What is the temperature reading here? Show your calculation. (2 points) Answer: … … … … …