Temperatures are often measured with electrical resistance thermometers. Suppose that the resistance of such a resistance thermometer is 1150 when its temperature is 26.6 °C. The wire is then immersed in a liquid, and the resistance drops to 74.90. The temperature coefficient of resistivity of the thermometer resistance is a -4.42 x 10-3 (Co)-1. What is the temperature of the liquid?

Temperatures are often measured with electrical resistance thermometers. Suppose that the resistance of such a resistance thermometer is 1150 when its temperature is 26.6 °C. The wire is then immersed in a liquid, and the resistance drops to 74.90. The temperature coefficient of resistivity of the thermometer resistance is a -4.42 x 10-3 (Co)-1. What is the temperature of the liquid?

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