Date: 02/02/2012
Aim: To calibrate a resistance thermometer and use it to measure the melting temperature
of a substance.
Beakers (2)
Ice
Water
Retort stand
Thermistor
Voltmeter
Ammeter
Power source
Wires
Stop-watch
Bunsen burner
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Diagram:
Theory:
Keeping this in mind, one can infer the temperature of the environment or object in
thermal contact with the thermistor by measuring the resistance of the thermistor.
in a measurable way, in this case the resistance across the substance being tested.)
2. Choosing fixed points (established points whose temperatures are known and
The fundamental interval (the difference between the upper fixed point and lower fixed
X X 0
x 100
X 100 X 0
Where,
X 100 is the value determined by the thermistor for the upper fixed point.
X 0 is the value determined by the thermistor for the lower fixed point.
temperature
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Method:
the circuit were recorded when the ammeter reading became steady.
4. These readings were used to calculate a value for the resistance, R, of the
thermistor.
5. The thermistor was then immersed in a beaker of warm water which was heated
until it boils.
6. The new values of V and I were recorded once the readings became steady.
7. The source of heating was turned off and the thermistor was removed from the hot
water.
8. The new values of V and I were used to calculate a new value of R.
9. The thermistor was immersed in the hot liquid L and the values of V and I were
time, t.
Variables:
Manipulated: Temperature
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Responding: Resistance
Results:
Table 1 showing the values of voltage and current recorded and the resistance exacted
using the formula V=IR with the thermistor in melting ice and in boiling water.
Table 2 showing the values of voltage and current recorded and resistance exacted using
Treatment of results:
X X 0
= X 100 X 0 x 100
2121150
= 57.41150 x 100
= 85.9 C
Precautions:
2 It was ensured that the thermistor did not touch sides of test tube.
Sources of error:
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1 Error may have occurred as readings on voltmeter and ammeter were fluctuating
while recording.
Conclusion: