Physics

Physics

Problem

A platinum resistance thermometer forms one arm of a Wheatstone bridge. At 0∘C0^{\circ}\text{C}, the bridge balances with standard arms of 100 Ω100\,\Omega each. When the thermometer is placed in a hot oil bath, the bridge becomes unbalanced. To restore balance, the standard resistor in the adjacent arm must be increased to 120 Ω120\,\Omega. If the temperature coefficient of platinum is 0.004/∘C0.004/^{\circ}\text{C}, find the temperature of the oil bath.

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