10.2 Units of Temperature Flashcards
1
Q
Is kelvin an SI unit?
A
Yes
2
Q
is change is celsuis the same as change in kelvin?
A
yes, since we add or subtract 273 to interchange so difference will stay constant
3
Q
another name for the kelvin scale?
A
thermodynamic scale or absolute scale of temperature
4
Q
What does Kelvin define the melting point of ice as?
A
273K
5
Q
What does kelvin have ?
A
An absolute zero.
6
Q
What is an absolute zero?
A
minimum internal energy and lowest temperature
7
Q
What does celsius defines melting point of ice?
A
0 degrees
8
Q
What does celsius defines the boiling point of water?
A
100 degrees(at specified conditions)
9
Q
What does celsius depends upon?
A
properties of water
10
Q
What does kelvin depend on?
A
Nothing
11
Q
How to change from kelvin to celsius?
A
subtract 273
12
Q
How to change from celsius to kelvin?
A
add 273
