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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, we can follow these steps: ### Step-by-Step Solution 1. **Identify the Fixed Points of the Faulty Thermometer**: - The faulty thermometer has its fixed points marked at 5°C (lower fixed point) and 95°C (upper fixed point). 2. **Determine the Reading on the Faulty Thermometer**: ...
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