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Question 13

A platinum-resistance thermometer has a resistance of 5Ω at 0°C and 9Ω at l00°C. Assuming that resistance changes uniformly with temperature, calculate the resistance of the thermometer when the temperature is 45°C.

  • A.13.9 Ω
  • B.8.9 Ω
  • C.6.8 Ω
  • D.3.2 Ω
  • E.1.8 Ω
Objective

Question details

Exam body
WAEC
Subject
Physics
Year
1996
Question no.
#13
Type
Objective
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