What temperature is shown on a Kelvin thermometer when a centigrade thermometer reads 0°?

Answer 1

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.