Basic Chemistry
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Author: Timberlake, Karen C. , William
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Chapter 3.3, Problem 15PP
Interpretation Introduction
Interpretation: The temperature of body should be calculated in Celsius unit.
Concept Introduction:
- Equation used to convert the temperature from Fahrenheit to Celsius units:
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