Question

The average temperature of outer space near Earth is about 50.3 degrees Fahrenheit. In empty, interstellar space, the temperature is just 3 Kelvin, not much above absolute zero, which is the coldest naturally occuring temperature in the universe. Convert 50.3 degF to Kelvin

Answer 1

Given:

The average temperature of the outer space near the earth is T_f=50.3 °F

To find:

Convert the given temperature to kelvin(K)

Step-by-step explanation:

The temperature can be converted from degree Fahrenheit to kelvin using the formula,

`T_K=(T_f-32)*(5)/(9)+273`

On substituting the known values,

`\begin{gathered} T_K=(50.3-32)*(5)/(9)+273 \\ =283.17\text{ K} \end{gathered}`

Final answer:

Thus 50.3 °F is equal to 283.17 K