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What is Temperature? |
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Temperature Measuring Devices |
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Reading a Thermometer |
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Temperature refers to the hotness or coldness of a body. Temperature is represented by the letter ‘T’. Temperature is a way to tell if something is hot or cold. When an object feels warm, we say it is hot, and when it feels cool, we say it is cold. So, we prefer hot tea or coffee in the winter and cold drinks in the summer. Objects that feel very warm are called hot objects. Hot objects have higher temperatures. Some examples of hot objects include sun, fire, tea, coffee, etc.
Objects that feel cool are called cold objects. Cold objects have lower temperatures. Some examples of cold objects include ice, ice creams, cold drinks, snow, etc.
The Units of temperature are as follows:
We use the degree symbol (°) in the measurement of temperature to denote degrees on various temperature scales like Celsius (°C) and Fahrenheit (°F) scales.
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We use a thermometer to measure the temperature of an object.
The rise and fall in the level of liquid mercury (red-marked) shows the rise and fall of temperature. The boiling point of water is 100°C which is marked on the thermometer. It is read as hundred degrees Celsius (100°C ).
The freezing point of ice is 0°C, which is marked on the below thermometer. It is read as zero degrees Celsius (0°C ).
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Q1: How will you classify the temperature of water by looking at the below image?
(a) Cold
(b) Warm
(c) Freeze
(d) Hot
Ans: (d)
Sol: The temperature of boiling water is 100°C. So, the temperature of the water is classified as hot.
Q2: If the temperature of London is 27°C and the temperature of Boston is 16°C, which of the following statements is correct?
(a) London is 11°C hotter than Boston.
(b) London is 13°C hotter than Boston.
(c) London is 11°C colder than Boston.
(d) London is 13°C colder than Boston.
Ans: (a)
Sol: The difference in temperature = 27 − 16 = 11°C
The temperature in London is higher than the temperature in Boston. So, London is warmer than Boston. Hence, London is 11°C hotter than Boston.
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