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Kelvin is an absolute scale, which makes much more sense once you understand that temperature is related to the speed of atoms (they can't have a negative speed). An absolute scale is one in which the lowest possible temperature is zero. An absolute scale also makes more sense in thermodynamics, where the ratios between two temperatures are often important.

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What is the scale of measurement on a stevensons screen?

A Stevenson's screen is designed to house meteorological instruments and is typically used to measure temperature and humidity. The scale of measurement for temperature in a Stevenson screen is usually in degrees Celsius or Fahrenheit, while humidity is often measured in percentage (%). The screen itself does not have a scale; instead, it provides a controlled environment for accurate measurements of these variables by shielding instruments from direct sunlight and precipitation.


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


What is A measurement scale that has no meaningful zero?

A measurement scale that has no meaningful zero is called an interval scale. In this type of scale, the difference between values is significant, but the zero point does not indicate the absence of the quantity being measured. An example of an interval scale is temperature measured in Celsius or Fahrenheit, where zero does not signify a complete lack of heat. Instead, it is simply an arbitrary point on the scale.


What is the value of sin22?

That depends on what angular measurement is used. Set your scientific calculator to the desired angular measurement (either degrees, or radians), then press 22, followed by sin. Or in more modern calculators, you press sin, followed by 22, instead.


Convert this -15 c temperature to the kelvin scale?

The conversion of Celsius to Kelvin: Kelvin = Celsius + 273.15. Instead of 273.15, the value of 273 is also used. so 273.15-15=258

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SI unit of F?

The temperature in Fahrenheit is no SI unit. Use kelvin or degrees Celsius instead.


What does 0 degrees Celsius look like?

0 degrees Celsius is the freezing point of water. At this temperature, water will turn into ice, making it solid instead of liquid.


Metric units for measuring temperature?

Celsius or KelvinThe metric unit for temperature is the Kelvin (symbol: K), which is defined as 1/273.16 of the temperature difference between absolute zero and the triple point of water. The Kelvin (not degrees Kelvin) is mainly used in scientific fields.The degree Celsius (symbol: °C, formerly known as degrees centigrade) is of the same magnitude, but the zero is at 273.15 K. It is more commonly used than Kelvin for everyday usage, for example in weather forecasts and room temperature. It is not the official metric unit of temperature, but is accepted for use with the metric system due its close links with the Kelvin.Read more: What_is_the_metric_unit_for_temperature


What standard unit is used to measure temperature?

Usually it would be degrees Fahrenheit (°F).


What is 698 degrees Fahrenheit in Celsius?

Oh, what a happy little question! To convert Fahrenheit to Celsius, you subtract 32 from the Fahrenheit temperature and then multiply by 5/9. So, for 698 degrees Fahrenheit, we would do (698 - 32) x 5/9 to find that it is approximately 370 degrees Celsius. Just like painting a beautiful landscape, it's all about following a few simple steps with a gentle touch.


What is the temperature measurement centigrade and why is the answer so difficult to find?

Centigrade is a temperature scale where water freezes at 0 degrees and boils at 100 degrees. The term isn't commonly used anymore; instead, most places use Celsius. The answer may be difficult to find because some resources might still refer to it as centigrade or due to variations in terminology across different regions.


Does water boil at 95 degrees Celsius instead of 100 degrees Celsius in places like Denver Colorado?

The reason for this is that at higher altitudes, the atmospheric pressure is lower than at sea level. The boiling point of water is dependent on the pressure surrounding it. Remeber the equation PV=nRT. Here, P is for pressure and T is for temperature. Notice that as pressure decreases, so does the temperature. It is the same with the boiling point of water.


What is 20 million Fahrenheit in Celsius?

Oh, let's not worry about those big numbers, friend. Instead, let's focus on creating happy little conversions. If we take 20 million Fahrenheit and convert it to Celsius, we get a very toasty temperature of about 11,111,093.33 degrees Celsius. Just imagine all the warm colors we could use to paint that temperature!


What is Fahrenheit and Celsius based upon?

The celsius scale is a metric scale of temperature measurement. Unlike the Fahrenheit scale 0 degrees is freezing point and 100 degrees is the boiling point of water. The celsius scale is used anywhere the metric system is used. In addition to the Fahrenheit and celsius scale there is also the kelvin scale, used mainly only by scientists. Unlike other scales, on the kelvin scale 0 degrees is the lowest temperature possible (known as absolute zero and equivalent to -273 degrees in celsius) and there are therefore no negative readings.Early thermometers (like the one Galileo invented) did not have any scale (markings with numbers) to determine precise temperature.The 1st precise scale was developed by Anders Celsius in 1742. He used 'degree' as the unit of temperature. All of his standards for comparison to make his markings (on his scale) were based on the properties of water.Ø 100o was assigned the temperature at which ice melts at sea levelØ 0o was assigned the temperature at which liquid water boils at sea levelØ The region between (above and below, as well) these two extremes was separated into 100 equal units (degrees)In 1744, this was reversed to put the freezing point at 0C, and the boiling point at 100C. This is the scale in use today.Ø The two fixed temperatures that Celsius chose can be used to calibrate a thermometer (p. 195)


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.


Why is a microbiology water bath temperature at 44.5 instead of 45?

Because the temperature of 44 was required by one government agency and the temperature of 45 was set by another. 44.5 was the compromise that was enshrined in the law. Sort of like the pH requirements in the TCLP.


What is the critical temperature of mercury?

This question is about the element not the planet. The answer, which I just found, is 1477 degrees Celsius.