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A thermometer with wrong calibration reads melting point of ice as-`8^@C` and `50^@C` in place of `40^@C` . Calculate the boiling point of water on this scale.

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To solve the problem, we need to establish the relationship between the readings of the faulty thermometer and the correct thermometer. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the Fixed Points**: - The melting point of ice (0°C) is read as -8°C on the faulty thermometer. - The boiling point of water (100°C) is what we need to find. ...
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