Temperature and Its Measurement - Jamb Physics Past Questions and Answers

Question 36:

• JAMB 2008

The thermometric properties of a thermocouple is the change in?

A. Equivalent resistance
B. Electromotive force
C. Colour
D. Pressure

Question 37:

• JAMB 2009

The thermometer whose reading is indicated by a change in colour of its thermometric property is the?

A. Bi-metalic strip thermometer
B. Thermocouple
C. Platinium resistance thermometer
D. Optical pyrometer

Question 38:

• JAMB 2010

One special advantage of alcohol over mercury as a thermometric liquid is its

A. Low density
B. Low freezing point
C. High specific
D. Low boiling point

Question 39:

• JAMB 2010

One special advantage of alcohol over mercury as a thermometric liquid is its

A. Low density
B. Low freezing point
C. High specific
D. Low boiling point

Question 40:

• JAMB 2011

I. High thermal capacity.
II. High sensitivity.
III.Easy readability.
IV. Accuracy over a wide range of temperature
From the statement above, the qualities of a good thermometer are

A. I and II
B. I, II,III and IV
C. I, III and IV
D. II, III and IV