A thermometer with time constant 7 sec and showing a steady temperature of 27 oC is suddenly immersed in an oil bath at 160 oC. Find the, (a) Temperature reading on the thermometer after 7 sec (b) Time required for 90% response (c) Time required for temperature reading of 100 oC

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A thermometer with time constant 7 sec and
showing a steady temperature of 27 oC
is suddenly immersed in an oil bath at 160 oC.
Find the,
(a) Temperature reading on the thermometer
after 7 sec
(b) Time required for 90% response
(c) Time required for temperature reading of
100 oC
Transcribed Image Text:A thermometer with time constant 7 sec and showing a steady temperature of 27 oC is suddenly immersed in an oil bath at 160 oC. Find the, (a) Temperature reading on the thermometer after 7 sec (b) Time required for 90% response (c) Time required for temperature reading of 100 oC
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