Write down the temperature of
i) lower fixed point, and
ii) upper fixed point,
on the Fahrenheit scale.

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(i) Lower fixed point:
On the Fahrenheit scale, this is the temperature at which pure ice melts i.e ice point. On the Fahrenheit scale, it is 32°F.

ii) Upper fixed point:
On the Fahrenheit scale the upper fixed point is steam point. It is 212°F on the Fahrenheit scale.

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Write down the temperature of i) lower fixed point, and ii) upper fixed point, on the Fahrenheit scale.

(i) Lower fixed point: On the Fahrenheit scale, this is the temperature at which pure ice melts i.e ice point. On the Fahrenheit scale, it is 32°F. ii) Upper fixed point: On the Fahrenheit scale the upper fixed point is steam point. It is 212°F on the Fahrenheit scale.

Write down the temperature of
i) lower fixed point, and
ii) upper fixed point,
on the Fahrenheit scale.

(i) Lower fixed point:
On the Fahrenheit scale, this is the temperature at which pure ice melts i.e ice point. On the Fahrenheit scale, it is 32°F.

ii) Upper fixed point:
On the Fahrenheit scale the upper fixed point is steam point. It is 212°F on the Fahrenheit scale.