Question

Researchers in the Antarctic measure the temperature to be -32°F. What is this temperature on the following scales?(a) the Celsius scale °C(b) the Kelvin scale K

Answer 1

Answer:

a) -35.6°C

b) 237.4 K

Step-by-step explanation:

To convert temperature from degree celsius to degree fahrenheit, use the formula below:

`T_c=(5)/(9)(T_f-32)`

a) Therefore to convert -32°F to celsius, substitute it into the celsius

`\begin{gathered} T_c=(5)/(9)(-32-32) \\ \\ T_c=(5)/(9)(-64) \\ \\ T_c=-35.6^0C \end{gathered}`

b) To covert to the Kelvin scale, use the formula below

`\begin{gathered} T_k=T_c+273 \\ \\ T_k=-35.6+273 \\ \\ T_k=237.4K \\ \end{gathered}`