Temperature Scales

📚 Key Concepts

🔹 Three Main Temperature Scales

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🔹 Key Conversions

🔸 Celsius to Kelvin: K = °C + 273.15

🔸 Important Reference Points:

  • Normal body temperature: 37.0°C = 98.6°F
  • Water boils: 100°C (at sea level)
  • Water freezes: 0°C
  • Absolute zero: -273.15°C = 0 K

🔹 Scale Information

Named after scientists:

  • Celsius: Anders Celsius
  • Fahrenheit: Gabriel Fahrenheit
  • Kelvin: Lord Kelvin

Writing Convention:

  • Space between number and unit: 25 °C
  • Capital letters for symbols: °C, °F, K
  • No degree sign with Kelvin: 300 K
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