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A faulty thermometer has its fixed points marked as `5^(@)` and `95^(@)`. The temperature of a bady as measured by the faulty therature is `59^(@)`. Find the correct temperature of the body on Celsisus scale.

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To find the correct temperature of the body on the Celsius scale using the faulty thermometer readings, we can follow these steps: ### Step 1: Identify the fixed points of the faulty thermometer. The fixed points given are: - Lower fixed point (LFP) = 5°C - Upper fixed point (UFP) = 95°C ### Step 2: Identify the reading from the faulty thermometer. The reading from the faulty thermometer is: - Faulty reading (FR) = 59°C ### Step 3: Set up the equation using the linear relationship. The relationship between the correct temperature (TC) and the faulty thermometer reading can be expressed as: \[ \frac{TC - LFP}{UFP - LFP} = \frac{FR - LFP}{UFP - LFP} \] Substituting the known values: \[ \frac{TC - 5}{95 - 5} = \frac{59 - 5}{95 - 5} \] ### Step 4: Simplify the equation. Calculating the denominator: \[ UFP - LFP = 95 - 5 = 90 \] Now, substituting this back into the equation: \[ \frac{TC - 5}{90} = \frac{54}{90} \] ### Step 5: Cross-multiply to solve for TC. Cross-multiplying gives: \[ TC - 5 = 54 \] ### Step 6: Solve for TC. Adding 5 to both sides: \[ TC = 54 + 5 = 59 \] ### Step 7: Calculate the correct temperature. Now we need to find the correct temperature: \[ TC = \frac{54}{90} \times 100 \] ### Step 8: Simplify the fraction. Calculating: \[ TC = \frac{54 \times 100}{90} = \frac{5400}{90} = 60°C \] Thus, the correct temperature of the body on the Celsius scale is **60°C**. ---

To find the correct temperature of the body on the Celsius scale using the faulty thermometer readings, we can follow these steps: ### Step 1: Identify the fixed points of the faulty thermometer. The fixed points given are: - Lower fixed point (LFP) = 5°C - Upper fixed point (UFP) = 95°C ### Step 2: Identify the reading from the faulty thermometer. ...
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