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प्रश्न
What is meant by the lower and upper fixed points of a thermometer?
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उत्तर
Lower point of a thermometer is the temperature at which ice starts melting at normal atmospheric pressure i.e. 0oC
Upper point of a thermometer is the temperature at which water just starts boiling at normal atmospheric pressure i.e. 100oC.
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