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How many scales are used to measure the temperature of a body?
a) two

b) three                 

c) four   

d) five

b

Explanation:1. Kelvin scale, 2. Celsius scale and 3. Fahrenheit scale



To form a temperature scale, how many fixed or reference points are marked?
a) two    

b) three                 

c) four   

d) five

a

Explanation:1. Lower reference point and 2. Upper reference point



Which of the following is taken as lower reference point for making a temperature scale?
a) boiling point of water
b) melting point of ice
c) boiling point of alcohol
d) melting point of iron

b

Which of the following is taken as upper reference point for making a temperature scale?
a) boiling point of water
b) melting point of ice
c) boiling point of alcohol
d)melting point of iron

a

Kelvin Scale:

The kelvin, symbol K, is the primary unit of temperature in the International System of Units, used alongside its prefixed forms and the degree Celsius.


On Kelvin scale, what is freezingpoint of water?
a) 0◦ K  

b) 100◦ K              

c) 273◦ K

d) 373◦ K

c