A thermometer reads 90C initially and is placed in a room of temperature 21C. After 2 minutes, the thermometer reads 60C. Determine when will the thermometer reads the room temperature. 17.27mins approximately not possible 30.99mins O 6.01mins

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A thermometer reads 90C initially and is placed in a room of temperature 21C. After 2
minutes, the thermometer reads 60C. Determine when will the thermometer reads the
room temperature.
17.27mins approximately
not possible
30.99mins
O 6.01mins
Transcribed Image Text:A thermometer reads 90C initially and is placed in a room of temperature 21C. After 2 minutes, the thermometer reads 60C. Determine when will the thermometer reads the room temperature. 17.27mins approximately not possible 30.99mins O 6.01mins
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