Concept explainers
(a)
Interpretation:
Convert the temperature from Fahrenheit scale to Celsius and Kelvin scale.
320° F.
Concept Introduction:
Temperature can be converted from Fahrenheit scale to Celsius scale using the following conversion factor.
Temperature can be converted from Celsius scale to Kelvin scale using the conversion factor.
Answer to Problem 1.36P
The temperature in Kelvin =433 K.
The temperature in Celsius =160° C.
Explanation of Solution
Converting 320° F to Celsius:
Converting 1600 C to Kelvin:
(b)
Interpretation:
Convert the temperature from Fahrenheit scale to Celsius and Kelvin scale.
212° F.
Concept Introduction:
Temperature can be converted from Fahrenheit scale to Celsius scale using the following conversion factor.
Temperature can be converted from Celsius scale to Kelvin scale using the conversion factor.
Answer to Problem 1.36P
The temperature in Kelvin =373 K.
The temperature in Celsius =100° C.
Explanation of Solution
Converting 2120 F to Celsius:
Converting 1000 C to Kelvin:
(c)
Interpretation:
Convert the temperature from Fahrenheit scale to Celsius and Kelvin scale.
0° F.
Concept Introduction:
Temperature can be converted from Fahrenheit scale to Celsius scale using the following conversion factor.
Temperature can be converted from Celsius scale to Kelvin scale using the conversion factor.
Answer to Problem 1.36P
The temperature in Kelvin = 255.22 K.
The temperature in Celsius = -17.78° C.
Explanation of Solution
Converting 00 F to Celsius:
Converting -17.780 C to Kelvin:
(d)
Interpretation:
Convert the temperature from Fahrenheit scale to Celsius and Kelvin scale.
-250° F.
Concept Introduction:
Temperature can be converted from Fahrenheit scale to Celsius scale using the following conversion factor.
Temperature can be converted from Celsius scale to Kelvin scale using the conversion factor.
Answer to Problem 1.36P
The temperature in Kelvin =116.33 K.
The temperature in Celsius = -156.67° C.
Explanation of Solution
Converting -2500 F to Celsius:
Converting -156.670 C to Kelvin:
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