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The standard fixed point for temperature...

The standard fixed point for temperature measurements in use today is

A

melting point of ice at one atmospheric pressure

B

of pure ice and pure water in equilibrium at one atmosphere pressure

C

at which ice, water and watervapour coexist

D

none of the above

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C
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