Class 11Physics10-1.Thermometry, Thermal Expansion and CalorimetryTemperature and Temperature scales
EasyTwo thermometers are used to record the temperature of a room. If the bulb of one is wrapped in a wet hanky,which of the following statements is correct?
- AThe temperature recorded by both will be the same.
- BThe temperature recorded by the wet-bulb thermometer will be greater than that recorded by the other.
- CThe temperature recorded by the dry-bulb thermometer will be greater than that recorded by the other.
- DNone of the above.
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