A linear thermometer reads 20∘ on its own scale when its bulb is in melting ice and 180∘ when in steam at standard pressure.
(a) What reading will this thermometer show when the actual temperature is 60∘C?
(b) What is the actual temperature in degree Celsius when the thermometer reads 100∘ on its own scale?
a. (a) Reading on the thermometer for actual temperature 60∘C
b. (b) Actual temperature corresponding to thermometer reading 100∘