State whether the given statement is True or False
The upper standard point of a thermometer is $273 K$ .

True

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

False

Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses

Open in App

Solution

The correct option is (B) False.
The lower fixed point, or ice point, is the temperature of pure melting ice at normal atmospheric pressure. The melting point of ice is $0^{\circ} C = 273 K$
The upper fixed point, or steam point, is the temperature of pure boiling water at normal atmospheric pressure. The boiling point of water is $100^{\circ} C = 100 + 273 = 373 K$
Thus, the given statement is false.

Suggest Corrections

Similar questions

1 - tan θ tan 2 θ = sec 2 θ

H_{2} O_{2}

B r_{2}

\to

2 H O B r

\sqrt{4} + \sqrt{5}

\sqrt{9}

State whether the given statement is true or false:

$cot$ (90- $θ$ ) = $tan$ $θ$

\sqrt{180}

Join BYJU'S Learning Program