A constant-volume gas thermometer supports a 33 mm high column of mercury when its temperature is 216 K.What will the height of the column of mercury be when the temperature is 298 K? Answer to the nearest millimeter.
A)46 mm
B)24 mm
C)36 mm
D)42 mm

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The height of the mercury column is directly proportional to the temperature in Kelvin. Using the formula (h1/T1 = h2/T2), where h1 = 33 mm, T1 = 216 K, T2 = 298 K, we solve for h2: h2 = (33 mm * 298 K) / 216 K = 45.5 mm, which rounds to 46 mm.

A Constant-Volume Gas Thermometer Supports a 33 Mm High Column