Question
What temperature is shown on a Kelvin thermometer when a centigrade thermometer reads 0°?
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To convert from degrees Celsius (°C) to Kelvin (K), you can use the formula:
\[
K = °C + 273.15
\]
When a centigrade thermometer reads 0°C:
\[
K = 0 + 273.15 = 273.15 \, K
\]
Therefore, when a centigrade thermometer reads 0°, the temperature shown on a Kelvin thermometer is 273.15 K.
\[
K = °C + 273.15
\]
When a centigrade thermometer reads 0°C:
\[
K = 0 + 273.15 = 273.15 \, K
\]
Therefore, when a centigrade thermometer reads 0°, the temperature shown on a Kelvin thermometer is 273.15 K.