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An accurate Celsius rhwemometer and a faulty Fahrenheit thermometer register `60^(@)` and `141^(@)` respectively when placed in the same constant temperature enclosure. What is the error in the Fahrenheit thermometer ?

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From `(C)/(5) = (F - 32)/(9) rArr (60)/(5) = (F - 32)/(9) rArr F = 140^(0)F`
Error = 140 - 140 = `1^(0)F`, Correction `= -1^(0)F`
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