Converting Between Temperature Scales (Celsius, Fahrenheit, and Kelvin)

Converting Between Temperature Scales (Celsius, Fahrenheit, and Kelvin)

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Chemistry

9th - 10th Grade

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The video tutorial explains temperature conversions between Fahrenheit, Celsius, and Kelvin. It covers the importance of understanding different temperature scales, reasons for converting between them, and provides practical examples. The Kelvin scale is highlighted as the SI unit for scientific calculations, with an emphasis on absolute zero as the lowest possible temperature.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which temperature scale is primarily used in the United States?

Kelvin

Rankine

Celsius

Fahrenheit

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the freezing point of water in the Celsius scale?

32 degrees

0 degrees

100 degrees

273 degrees

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many degrees does Fahrenheit climb between the freezing and boiling points of water?

32 degrees

212 degrees

180 degrees

100 degrees

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

If it's 95 degrees Fahrenheit in Los Angeles, what is the equivalent temperature in Celsius?

35 degrees

90 degrees

100 degrees

32 degrees

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the significance of 0 Kelvin?

Room temperature

Freezing point of water

Boiling point of water

Absolute zero

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is Kelvin used in scientific calculations?

It is easier to convert to Fahrenheit

It is based on the freezing point of brine

It avoids negative values in calculations

It is the most commonly used scale worldwide

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the approximate value of absolute zero in Celsius?

32 degrees

100 degrees

0 degrees

-273 degrees