Temperature is measured usually, by Fahrenheit, Celsius or Kelvin Tc=(5/9) (TF- 32) Tk= (5/9) (TF+ 459.67)  Find the inverse of both temperature scales. Construct a labeled plot for both the original and the inverse for both scales. What do these functions now represent? You may use these to provide evidence for the following inquiries. Is there any temperature where Celsius and Kelvin have equal values? If so, show through calculation. If not, describe in mathematical terms why this cannot be. Is there any temperature where Celsius and Fahrenheit are equal? If so, show through calculation. If not, describe in mathematical terms why this cannot be.  Is there any temperature where Kelvin and Fahrenheit are equal? If so, show through calculation. If not, describe in mathematical terms why this cannot be.

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Temperature is measured usually, by Fahrenheit, Celsius or Kelvin

Tc=(5/9) (TF- 32)

Tk= (5/9) (TF+ 459.67) 

  • Find the inverse of both temperature scales. Construct a labeled plot for both the original and the inverse for both scales. What do these functions now represent? You may use these to provide evidence for the following inquiries.
  • Is there any temperature where Celsius and Kelvin have equal values? If so, show through calculation. If not, describe in mathematical terms why this cannot be.
  • Is there any temperature where Celsius and Fahrenheit are equal? If so, show through calculation. If not, describe in mathematical terms why this cannot be. 
  • Is there any temperature where Kelvin and Fahrenheit are equal? If so, show through calculation. If not, describe in mathematical terms why this cannot be. 
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