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Why does Germany use Celsius for temperatures instead of Fahrenheit?
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∙ 8y ago
most countries use Celsius. the Fahrenheit metric was developed first but was deemed inappropriate in Europe during the 17th/18th centuries because it used a non-zero point for freezing of water. A centigrade scale was deemed more workable and was thus developed. The USA stuck with the original Fahrenheit system for some reason.
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What is a ratio of 2 measurements having different units?
It can be a conversion factor - though not necessarily. For example, 68 deg Fahrenheit = 20 deg Celsius. But there is no conversion factor for F-to-C: instead there is a linear equation.
Why can shell eggs be received at an air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or lower instead of an internal temperature of 41 degrees Fahrenheit or lower?
because of its hard shell
Why you use kelivin in calculation instead of celsius and Fahrenheit?
Kelvin has the advantage that it is an absolute temperature scale - it starts from absolute zero. This simplifies several calculations; for example, in an ideal gas, at constant pressure, the volume of the gas is proportional to the absolute temperature. Similarly, calculations related to heat machines are simpler if an absolute temperature scale is used.
Why do Americans use Fahrenheit instead of celsius?
Because they are conservative. The rest of the world, apart form Burma and Liberia, have adopted the SI system because it is a far superior system of measurement but the US stubbornly does not view that as progress. Is that because it was not led by Americans, I wonder! US scientists have adopted it - and when NASA scientists did not, it led to the disaster of the Mars climate orbiter.
How do you to change the computer on a Nissan 350Z to display KM instead of miles and Celsius degrees instead of Fahrenheit?
The user's manual is always a great place to look. My boyfriend's STi has those exact instructions in the manual, however my 350z won't be delivered for another 2 days so I couldn't tell you whether or not it's in there. A great alternative to a users manual is the almighty google. ;-) I do not know where to find, please help me. how to switch? pardon my English evil.Thank you
At what temperature does Celsius equal Fahrenheit?
The temperature at which Celsius equals Fahrenheit is -40°. This is due to the offset of water's freezing point to 32 °Fahrenheit. Between 32°F and 0°F, the Fahrenheit temperatures are positive while the Celsius temperatures have already moved into the negative. By the point -40°, the larger intervals marked by the Celsius degrees have been "overtaken" by the smaller Fahrenheit intervals. Below this point, negative temperatures in Fahrenheit have larger values than the corresponding Celsius values, just as do all Fahrenheit temperatures above 0°C. Mathematically, the change from 0°C to -40°C is 5/9 of the change from +32°F to -40°F. C = 5/9 (F - 32) and for F = -40, C = F
Is Celsius hot?
Celsius is a unit of temperature measurement used in the metric system. It does not refer to a physical object, so it is not hot. The temperature measured in Celsius can be hot or cold depending on the value.
When did the weather bureau in AU begin to use Celsius instead of Fahrenheit?
The weather bureau in AU began to use Celsius instead of Fahrenheit temperature scale in 1960's just like the US.
Why do ovens use Fahrenheit instead of Celsius?
Baking ovens in the US still use Fahrenheit because that was the scale used by earlier ovens. Because Fahrenheit is still widely in use for cookbooks, recipes, and other food guides (such as turkey roasting), manufacturers are reluctant to change their products. Some newer and digital ovens are calibrated in both Celsius and Fahrenheit, especially those marketed outside the United States. The general idea is that, eventually, both scales will be used, so that Fahrenheit can be phased out over a period of time. Fortunately the temperatures used in ovens (about 120°C to 240°C) are very different when expressed in Celsius.
SI unit of F?
The temperature in Fahrenheit is no SI unit. Use kelvin or degrees Celsius instead.
Will the results be the same if you measured the temperature using degrees Fahrenheit instead of celsius are they equal?
No, they will not be the same. Fahrenheit and Celsius are two different temperature scales, so the numerical values will differ. The conversion formula between Fahrenheit and Celsius is: °C = (°F - 32) / 1.8 or °F = (°C × 1.8) + 32.
What does 180 degrees Celsius convert to in Fahrenheit?
To find the answer, you have to take the Celsius and times it by 1.8, then add 32. So the answer would be 356 degrees Fahrenheit.
What temperature scale is not really used in science?
Science does not use the Fahrenheit scale, it uses the Celsius scale or the Kelvin scale instead.
50 degrees C equals how many degrees F?
Fahrenheit = (Centigrade x 9/5 ) + 32 = (-50 x 9/5) + 32 = -90 +32 = -58 o F Use Celsius instead of centigrade and watch the spelling of Fahrenheit. Scroll down to related links and look at "Conversion of temperatures and formulas".
What is 16 Celsius in F?
16 degrees Fahrenheit = - 9 degrees Centrigrade. To convert F to C, subtract 32 and multiply by 4/9ths. For a 'rule of thumb' conversion, subtract 30 and then divide by 2. (this gives -7 instead of -8.89, but I suspect this is good enough for most purposes.)
What does water freeze on the Celsius scale?
0 degrees Celsius, or 32 degrees Fahrenheit
Why the us doesn't us celsius?
The United States uses Fahrenheit instead of Celsius due to historical reasons and cultural inertia. The Fahrenheit scale was developed by a German physicist, Daniel Gabriel Fahrenheit, and became widely adopted in the US. Despite international consensus on Celsius as the standard unit of temperature measurement, the US has not transitioned to Celsius due to the costs and challenges associated with changing temperature references on a broad scale.
