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Mechanical Properties of Fluids
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The triple-point of water is a standard fixed point in modern thermometry. Why? What is wrong in taking the melting point of ice and the boiling point of water as standard fixed points (as was originally done in the Celsius scale)?

Answer

The triple point of water has a unique value of 273.16 K. At varying values of volume and pressure, the triple point of water is always 273.16 K.
The melting point of ice and boiling point of water do not have particular values because these points depend on pressure and temperature.

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