An accurate Celsius thermometer reads 60°C and a Fahrenheit thermometer reads 141°F at the same temperature. Find magnitude of error in Fahrenheit reading (°F).
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An accurate Celsius thermometer reads 60°C and a Fahrenheit thermometer reads 141°F at the same temperature. Find magnitude of error in Fahrenheit reading (°F).

G1 Physics · Accepted Answer

Step 1: Convert true Celsius reading: Ftrue=(9/5)C+32. Step 2: Ftrue=(9/5)×60+32=108+32=140°F. Step 3: Error magnitude=|141−140|=1°F.