Practice Conversion Between Temperature Scales (8.3) - Temperature and Temperature Scales

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Question 1.
Convert 0°C to Fahrenheit.
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Remember to use the Celsius to Fahrenheit formula.
Question 2.
Convert 100°F to Celsius.
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What is the difference from the freezing point?
3Question 3.
What is the formula to convert Celsius to Fahrenheit?
- F = (5/9)(C - 32)
- F = (9/5)C + 32
- F = C + 273.15
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Think about the freezing point adjustment.
4Question 4.
True or False: The Kelvin scale starts at 0°C.
- True
- False
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Recall what absolute zero indicates.
Question 5.
A physicist needs to convert a temperature measured at 95°F to Kelvin. Show the steps taken to reach the answer.
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Use two steps—first switch to Celsius, then to Kelvin.
Question 6.
You find that water boils at 373.15 K in a high-altitude lab. What is this temperature in Fahrenheit?
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Remember to go step by step with the conversions!

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