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Convert this temperature to Fahrenheit. Express your answer using five significant figures.

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Final answer:

To convert 5750 K to Fahrenheit, use the formula F = (K - 273.15) × 9/5 + 32, which results in 9890.3°F to five significant figures.

Step-by-step explanation:

To convert a temperature from Kelvin (K) to Fahrenheit (F), you can use the following equation:

F = (K - 273.15) × 9/5 + 32

For the surface temperature of the Sun, which is approximately 5750 K, the calculation would be:

F = (5750 - 273.15) × 9/5 + 32

F = 5476.85 × 9/5 + 32

F = 9858.33 + 32

F = 9890.33

When we round this to five significant figures, we get:

F = 9890.3°F

Remember that it's important to express your answers with the proper units and the correct number of significant figures.

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