5.14

5.14 describe the Kelvin scale of temperature and be able to convert between the Kelvin and Celsius scales

Converting Centigrade to Kelvin
T_K = T_oC + 273

Converting Kelvin to Centigrade
T_oC = T_K – 273

T_K = Temperature in Kelvin [K]

T_oC = Temperature in Degrees Centigrade [^oC]

 

 

5.14 Questions

02 November 2011

18:29

·         Collins p.118

Q1. Absolute zero is when the air particles are stop moving where they have 0 kinetic energy.

Q2. A) TK = Toc + 273

i)293K     ii) 423K   iii) 1273K

B) Toc = Tk – 273

i) 27c  e)377c           iii) 727c