Physics

Physics

Problem

Two thermometers are used to measure the temperature of a water bath whose accepted temperature is 36.42 ∘C36.42\,^{\circ}\text{C}. Thermometer A reads 36.4 ∘C36.4\,^{\circ}\text{C} and Thermometer B reads 36.43 ∘C36.43\,^{\circ}\text{C}. (a) Calculate the percentage error for Thermometer A. (b) Calculate the percentage error for Thermometer B. (c) Which thermometer gives the more accurate reading? Justify your choice in one sentence.

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