2. A student measures the temperature of a solution using a Fahrenheit thermometer. She records a temperature of 116oF. What is this temperature on the Kelvin scale?
ANSWER:
Solution to Exercise 2: Temperature Measurements
We are asked to convert from 116.8oF to Kelvin. First, we convert from oF to oC using the following relationship:
\(\displaystyle ^oC\;=\;\frac{^oF\;-\;32}{1.8}\;=\;\frac{116.8\;-\;32}{1.8}\;=\;\mathbf{47.1\;^oC}\)
Next, convert to K:
\(\displaystyle K\;=\;^oC\;+\;273.15\;=\;47.1\;^oC\;+\;273.15\;=\;\mathbf{320.2\;K}\)
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