The pressure of air in the bulb of a constant volume gas thermometer at 0∘C and 100∘C are 73.00 cm and 100 cm of mercury respectively. Calculate the pressure at room temperature 20∘C.
A
78.4cm of Hg
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B
88.4cm of Hg
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C
98.4cm of Hg
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D
108.4cm of Hg
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Solution
The correct option is A78.4cm of Hg t=Pt−P0P100−P0×100∘C % increase in pressure from P0 20∘C=Pt−73100−73×100 =78.4cm of Hg