Two thermometers are constructed in the same way except that, one has a spherical bulb and the other a cylindrical bulb. Which one will respond quicker to temperature change ?
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a
spherical bulb thermometer
b
cylindrical bulb thermometer
c
both equally
d
either of any option
answer is B.
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Detailed Solution
For a given volume, a cylinder has more surface area than a sphere. As rate of heat conduction is proportional to surface area, the thermometer with cylindrical bulbresponds more quickly.