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A mercury thermometer left on a table for a long time indicates a room temperature of 75°F. The following data was obtained when abruptly immersed in an oil bath at 400°F. Find the time constant of the thermometer. 1 (s) 2.5 5 8. 10 15 30 T(°F) 75 107 140 205 244 282 328 385

A mercury thermometer left on a table for a long time indicates a room temperature of 75°F. The following data was obtained when abruptly immersed in an oil bath at 400°F. Find the time constant of the thermometer. 1 (s) 2.5 5 8. 10 15 30 T(°F) 75 107 140 205 244 282 328 385

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A mercury thermometer left on a table for a long time indicates a room temperature of 75°F. The following data was obtained when abruptly immersed in an oil bath at 400°F. Find the time constant of the thermometer. 1(s) (1 2.5 8. 10 15 30 T ('F) 75 107 140 205 244 282 328 385
Transcribed Image Text:A mercury thermometer left on a table for a long time indicates a room temperature of 75°F. The following data was obtained when abruptly immersed in an oil bath at 400°F. Find the time constant of the thermometer. 1(s) (1 2.5 8. 10 15 30 T ('F) 75 107 140 205 244 282 328 385
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