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Equation to convert temperature from one scale to another
(MV-IP)/SP= constant
What is the formula to convert temperature from one scale to another?
Reading on any scale = LFP + (UFP - LFP)
LFP = Lower fixed point, UFP = Upper fixed point
What does LFP stand for in temperature measurement?
Lower fixed point
The lower fixed point is often the freezing point of water.
What does UFP stand for in temperature measurement?
Upper fixed point
The upper fixed point is often the boiling point of water.
What is the lower fixed point (LFP) of the Celsius scale?
0°C
This corresponds to the freezing point of water.
What is the upper fixed point (UFP) of the Celsius scale?
100°C
This corresponds to the boiling point of water.
What is the lower fixed point (LFP) of the Fahrenheit scale?
32°F
This corresponds to the freezing point of water.
What is the upper fixed point (UFP) of the Fahrenheit scale?
212°F
This corresponds to the boiling point of water.
What is the lower fixed point (LFP) of the Kelvin scale?
273.15K
This corresponds to the freezing point of water.
What is the upper fixed point (UFP) of the Kelvin scale?
373.15K
This corresponds to the boiling point of water.
How many divisions are there on the Celsius scale?
100
This reflects the range from the freezing point to the boiling point of water.
How many divisions are there on the Fahrenheit scale?
180
This reflects the range from the freezing point to the boiling point of water.
How many divisions are there on the Kelvin scale?
100
This reflects the range from the freezing point to the boiling point of water.
True or False: Temperature measurement is based on the zeroth law of thermodynamics.
True
The zeroth law establishes thermal equilibrium and is fundamental to temperature measurement.
Fill in the blank: The constant for all temperature scales is _______.
K
K represents Kelvin, a fundamental unit of temperature.
