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A correct thermometer in Fahrenheit is introduced in a water bath along with a Celsius thermometer. The readings observed are $86^{o} F$ and $32^{o} C$ . The correction to be made to the Celsius reading will be:

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{2.5}^{o} C

2^{o} C

{1.5}^{o} C

3^{o} C

answer is B.

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Detailed Solution

The correction to be made to the Celsius reading will be

2^{o} C

.
Formula Used:
ͦ

C = (ͦF - 32) \times \frac{5}{9}

C = (86 - 32) \times \frac{5}{9}

\circ C = 30

So, the correct temperature of the water bath in Celsius is

30 ͦC

.
Correction = 32−30
Correction =

2 ͦC

The correction to be made to the Celsius reading will be

2 ͦC

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