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C=5/9 (f- 32)

The equation above shows how temperature F measured in degrees Fahrenheit, relates to a temperature C measured in degrees Celsius. Based on the equation, which of the following must be true?

A temperature increase of 1 degree Fahrenheit is equivalent to a temperature increase of 5/9 degree Celsius.
A temperature increase of 1 degree Celsius is equivalent to a temperature increase of 1.8 degrees Fahrenheit.
A temperature increase of 5/9 degree Fahrenheit is equivalent to a temperature increase of 1 degree Celsius.
A) I only
B) II only
C) III only
D) I and II only

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Answer: D) I and II only

Explanation:

The equation

=

5

9

(

32

)

c=

9

5

(f−32) represents the conversion formula for converting temperatures between degrees Fahrenheit (F) and degrees Celsius (C).

To determine which statement is true, let's analyze the equation:

A temperature increase of 1 degree Fahrenheit is equivalent to a temperature increase of

5

9

9

5

degree Celsius.

This statement is true. When the temperature in Fahrenheit (F) increases by 1 degree, the equivalent increase in Celsius (C) can be calculated as

5

9

9

5

of a degree.

A temperature increase of 1 degree Celsius is equivalent to a temperature increase of 1.8 degrees Fahrenheit.

This statement is also true. To convert a temperature increase of 1 degree Celsius to Fahrenheit, we use the formula

=

9

5

+

32

f=

5

9

c+32. Substituting

=

1

c=1 into the equation gives

=

9

5

(

1

)

+

32

=

1.8

+

32

=

33.8

f=

5

9

(1)+32=1.8+32=33.8 degrees Fahrenheit.

Based on our analysis, both statements I and II are true. Therefore, the correct answer is:

D) I and II only

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