Temperature Conversion Concepts

The video tutorial explains the Celsius and Fahrenheit temperature scales, providing exact formulas for converting between them. It introduces practical methods for quick, approximate conversions and discusses the potential errors in these approximations. Examples are given for both positive and negative temperatures, and tips are provided to help remember the conversion methods.

What is the freezing point of water in Celsius?

• 0 degrees

• 32 degrees

• 100 degrees

• 212 degrees

What is the boiling point of water in Fahrenheit?

• 0 degrees

• 212 degrees

• 32 degrees

• 100 degrees

What is the formula to convert Celsius to Fahrenheit?

• (Celsius * 5/9) - 32

• (Celsius * 9/5) - 32

• (Celsius * 5/9) + 32

• (Celsius * 9/5) + 32

How do you convert Fahrenheit to Celsius using the exact formula?

• (Fahrenheit - 32) * 9/5

• (Fahrenheit - 32) * 5/9

• (Fahrenheit + 32) * 9/5

• (Fahrenheit + 32) * 5/9

Using the approximate method, what is 10 degrees Celsius in Fahrenheit?

• 50 degrees

• 40 degrees

• 70 degrees

• 60 degrees

Using the approximate method, what is 17 degrees Celsius in Fahrenheit?

• 54 degrees

• 60 degrees

• 70 degrees

• 64 degrees

Using the approximate method, what is 100 degrees Fahrenheit in Celsius?

• 30 degrees

• 35 degrees

• 40 degrees

• 45 degrees

Using the approximate method, what is 72 degrees Fahrenheit in Celsius?

• 18 degrees

• 21 degrees

• 24 degrees

• 20 degrees

What is the approximate Fahrenheit equivalent of -15 degrees Celsius?

• 10 degrees

• -10 degrees

• 0 degrees

• 5 degrees

What is the approximate Celsius equivalent of -40 degrees Fahrenheit?

• -40 degrees

• -35 degrees

• -30 degrees

• -20 degrees