Many, but one example is the Kelvin Temperature Scale whose 0º is Absolute Zero.
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No, there are no negative numbers on the Fahrenheit temperature scale. The scale starts at 0 degrees Fahrenheit, which is the temperature at which a specific mixture of ice, water, and salt melts.
When determining temperature in the negative range, which is more often seen in the Celsius scale versus the Fahrenheit scale. Negative numbers in Celsius are below the freezing point of water.Reported changes in tides and barometric levels use negative numbers as well, although the readings themselves would not be negative.
The temperature of a fridge or a bank overdraft
A negative number is any real number that is less than zero. Such numbers are often used to represent the amount of a loss or absence. For example, a debt that is owed may be thought of as a negative asset, or a decrease in some quantity may be thought of as a negative increase. Negative numbers are also used to describe values on a scale that goes below zero, such as the Celsius and Fahrenheit scales for temperature.
No. Whole numbers are counting numbers and zero.