Question

Juan measured the temperature of salt water. He then added 273 to the measured value. Which temperature conversion is Juan most likely doing?

degrees Celsius to degrees Fahrenheit
degrees Celsius to kelvins
kelvins to degrees Celsius
degrees Fahrenheit to degrees Celsius

Answer 1

Celsius to Kelvin

How do the sizes of the degrees compare between the Celsius scale and the Kelvin scale?

The Celsius and Kelvin scales have the same size degree, but have different 'zero' or starting points. The freezing point for water is C and 273 in the Kelvin scale.

Answer 2

Answer: B

Explanation: Degrees Celsius to kelvins