Temperature Scales Flashcards
Gain understanding on different types of temperature measuring scales to accurately measure temperature and conversion of temperature in various contexts.
The triple point of water is used as a fixed point in which temperature scale?
Kelvin
The triple point of water is a specific temperature and pressure at which water can coexist in three phases: solid (ice), liquid (water), and gas (water vapor).
At what temperature are Celcius and Fahrenheit values equal?
-40
The Fahrenheit and Celsius scales have one point at which they intersect. They are equal at -40 °C and -40 °F. The simple method to find when two temperature scales are equal to each other is to set the conversion factors for the two scales equal to each other and solve for temperature.
Absolute zero in Kelvin scale is equal to which value in Kelvin?
0 K
Absolute zero is the lowest possible temperature at which all classical motion of particles ceases. Absolute zero is defined as 0 K (Kelvin) and corresponds to -273.15 °C (Celsius) and -459.67 °F (Fahrenheit).
What is the freezing point of water on the Celsius scale?
0 °C
The freezing point of water on the Celsius scale is 0 °C. This is the temperature at which water changes from a liquid to a solid (ice) at standard atmospheric pressure.
What is the boiling temperature of water in Fahrenheit scale?
212 °F
The boiling point of water in Fahrenheit is 212 °F at standard atmospheric pressure (1 atmosphere or 101.3 kPa).
