The distance between the fixed points of a centigrade thermometer is 20cm. What is the temperature when the mercury level is 4.5cm above the lower mark?
22.5oC
29.0oC
29.0oC
100.0oC
Correct answer is A
20cm .... 100oC
4.5cm .... \(\theta\)
0cm ....0oC
\(\frac{4.5 - 0}{20 - 0}\) = \(\frac{0 - 0}{100 - 0}\)
\(\theta\) = 22.5oC