Q1/A) A thermometer having a time constant of (90sec) is initially at (300°F), it is suddenly placed in a bath of (150°F) and left there for (3min) after which it is immediately return to the bath at (300°F). Calculate the thermometer reading at (t-2min) and (t-4min)?

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Q1/A) A thermometer having a time constant of (90sec) is initially at (300°F), it is
suddenly placed in a bath of (150°F) and left there for (3min) after which it is
immediately return to the bath at (300°F). Calculate the thermometer reading at
(t-2min) and (t-4min)?
Transcribed Image Text:Q1/A) A thermometer having a time constant of (90sec) is initially at (300°F), it is suddenly placed in a bath of (150°F) and left there for (3min) after which it is immediately return to the bath at (300°F). Calculate the thermometer reading at (t-2min) and (t-4min)?
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