Find out how fixed points are used in the construction of a temperature scale

There are two fixed points for every temperature scale, when substances undergo physical
changes like melting (steam point) or freezing (ice point) or triple point, where all 3 states are
present at once.
The range between the 2 points is divided into equal parts which are degrees.
It assumes that physical properties change linearly with temperature

Find out how the resistance of a negative temperature coefficient (NTC) thermistor varies with
temperature and compare this to other thermometric properties.
NTC: as temperature increases, resistance decreases
Generally made from polymers or ceramics
Has a self-heating effect, dissipates power like heat when current flows through
made from a semiconductor material that has been sintered to exhibit large changes in
resistance in proportion to very small changes in temperature.

Explain why temperature scales depend on the type of thermometer being used.
References

Fahrenheit
fixed point (0F)- the coldest salt mixture temperature attained
Higher fixed point (100F)- horse blood temperature

Celcius
Replaced centrigrade scale
Lower fixed point (0C) -freezing point of water
Highest fixed point (100C)- melting point
Temperature change of one degree celsius equals that of one degree kelvin

Kelvin
Lower fixed point (0K)- absolute zero
Highest fixed point (273.15)- triple point of water

Devise a plan to measure the resistance of a thermistor over the range 0–100 °C. Your plan
should include a risk assessment and you should consider how you will make your results as
accurate as possible

Set up a potential divider circuit, a thermistor and a variable resistor are connected in series and
a ohmeter is connected in parallel to the thermistor.
Control the temperature of the thermistor by placing it in a beaker of ice and slowly heating it
with a bunsen burner. Measure the temperature with a thermometer submerged in the water.
Take the resistance reading every increase of 5oC. Stir constantly to ensure the water is
heated evenly.Stop taking readings when the water is boiling.
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